Israeli singer Eden Golan's performance at Eurovision has incited controversy due to potential political implications amid the Israeli military actions in Gaza.

Pro-Palestinian protests in Malmö coincided with Eurovision, demanding a cease-fire and denouncing Israel's actions against Hamas.

Security concerns for Israeli citizens in Malmö were raised by Israel's government, citing risks of attacks during the contest.

Eurovision officials declined to disqualify Israel but did request a change in lyrics, keeping the Israeli act in the competition.

Comparisons have been drawn to Russia and Belarus' ejections from past Eurovisions due to political actions, sparking debate on consistency of Eurovision's responses.

Suggestions have been made to balance representation by inviting a Palestinian music group to participate alongside Israel.

The Eurovision contest proceeds amidst the tensions, with the grand final featuring 26 countries and a new voting system designed to increase viewer engagement.