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Switzerland’s Nemo Wins Eurovision 2024 Amid Protests Over Gaza War

  Swiss singer Nemo triumphed at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with their captivating performance of “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode that resonated with audiences. The victory marks a historic moment, as Nemo becomes the first artist identifying as non-binary to claim the Eurovision crown. The Journey to Victory Nemo’s mesmerizing rendition of “The Code” captivated viewers worldwide. The song, which explores themes of identity and self-discovery, struck a chord with its powerful lyrics and unique blend of genres. As the final scores were tallied, Nemo emerged as the clear champion, amassing an impressive 591 points—a lead of 44 points over the runner-up. Protests and Controversy However, Nemo’s victory was not without controversy. The Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malmo, Sweden, was marred by protests over Israel’s participation amid the ongoing Gaza war. Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Malmo, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans condemning Isr
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Hamas Releases Video of Two Israeli Captives Held in Gaza

 

Hamas, the militant group in Gaza, has published a video showing the first proof of life of two hostages being held: Keith Siegel, a 64-year-old American-Israeli citizen, and Omri Miran. In the undated footage, Mr. Miran states that he has been held captive for 202 days, while Mr. Siegel mentions the Passover holiday, suggesting the clips were filmed recently.

Mr. Siegel was kidnapped along with his wife Aviva on October 7. Aviva was freed in November during a brief truce, but at that time, she did not know if Keith was still alive. The Hostages Families Forum Headquarters confirmed that the Siegel and Miran families are aware of the latest video. This proof of life is the clearest evidence that the Israeli government must do everything to approve a deal for the return of all the hostages.

The video comes after another proof-of-life video released earlier in the week, showing Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who lost his lower left arm during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel in October.

In the video, both Mr. Siegel and Mr. Miran urge the Israeli government to agree to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. However, weeks of indirect negotiations have failed to produce an agreement. Hamas has previously insisted that any deal should include a permanent end to the war, full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and unrestricted return of displaced people to their homes. Meanwhile, Israel maintains its stance that it must destroy Hamas in Gaza and free the hostages.

Despite warnings of potential humanitarian consequences, Israel appears to be moving ahead with plans for an offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza, where 1.5 million displaced Palestinians are sheltering.



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