The Eurovision Echo Chamber As Noam Bettan takes the stage at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, he'll be performing under intense scrutiny and hostility.
Israeli performers have faced abuse and hostility since October 2023, following the outbreak of war in Gaza, with performances often interrupted by swells of boos, chants, and even physical attacks.
Bettan has spent months rehearsing with simulated disruptions, a deliberate move to prepare for this eventuality.