Eurovision 2024 faces backlash amid allegations against Dutch contestant, Israel’s involvement 

Joost did nothing wrong. A lady filmed him repeatedly with her phone in a no-camera restricted environment and he made a "threatening movement" towards her phone so he wouldn't be on camera. He didn't touch her.

The incident unfolded at a highly emotional time for Joost. At the end of his performance, he saluted his father, a gesture that moved him to tears. Understanding the sensitivity of the moment, Joost had previously requested not to be filmed as he left the stage. However, after his semi-finals performance, a camerawoman continued to film him despite his repeated requests to stop. Overwhelmed and seeking privacy, Joost made a gesture towards the camera to insist she cease filming, although he made no physical contact with her. The camerawoman, perhaps feeling personally affronted, chose to file a complaint. The decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to withhold footage of Joost's alleged "threatening movement" has only fueled further speculation and confusion. Releasing this footage could have clarified the situation, potentially exonerating the artist and demonstrating that the decision to disqualify him was unrelated to this incident. Instead, it appears the disqualification may be tied more closely to Joost's controversial remark about Israels participation in the song contest. During a press conference, a Polish journalist asked the Israeli contestant, Golan, whether she thought her participation might pose a security risk to others, given Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza, referencing the pro-Palestinian rallies in Malmo during the Eurovision Song Contest. Swedish presenter Jovan Radomir quickly intervened, informing Golan that she doesn't have to answer this question. It was at this moment that Joost Klein, interjected with a simple "Why not?", that challenged the avoidance of this delicate subject. This indicated his support for transparency and dialogue on difficult topics. His disqualification followed shortly after this interaction, not immediately after the alleged threatening gesture made days earlier toward a crew member. Additionally, if a formal complaint has been filed with Swedish police, the EBU should have allowed the legal process to conclude before taking action. Presuming innocence until proven guilty is a fundamental principle that should have guided their actions.

Joost allowed himself to be provoked by the Israelis into a stupid act. Against the agreements and despite several warnings, he is continuously filmed backstage by "camerawoman" Keren Peles (the songwriter of the Israel team). When he gets angry and loses his temper, the Israel team presses charges. Joost does not need to feel ashamed. Millions of Israel's neighbours have preceded him over the past 76 years. Israel is the largest financier of the Eurovision Song Contest, Maroccanoil is an Israeli company. As long as this is the case, we better not participate in this nonsense anymore. Israel is not a European country, let them organize a festival in their own region...

He's the least of their problems.

United by Music Divided by Politics

This was just wrong. Feel bad for Netherland people.

Europe has become a total joke.😀

There's no excuse for expelling Joost from the contest! And if the organizers really wanted to separate politics from entertainment/music than the Russia Federation should take part of Eurovision song contest just as Israel took part. Why should the artists take the blame for politicians wrong doings? Something to think about: before there was something called Ethics that could distinguish Politics from Art and from Sports!

Ah! The business-as-usual contest.

There's a word for this called complicity by Eurovision

And we woke again

Joost Klein song has also a story but they choose the story of Nemo. So eurosvision which country you will disqualified next year?

How sad and pathetic must your life be if eurovision is the highlight of your life. 😂😂😂

Yes…FREE FROM WAR AND LAND DESIRES. Peace!

EVEN if Joost hit a person (which he didn't) THERE IS ZERO JUSTIFICATION for disqualifying the Netherlands. Joost doesn't represent everyone in his country's delegation. There are dozens of people behind this performance and an entire nation that have nothing to do with Joost himself yet all of them paid the price. It's obvious that there is political incentive behind this decision. Congratulations on uniting Europe against you EBU.

Trash news

There's a word for this called complicit to geno

The Israeli delegation behaved disgustingly throughout this tournament that they should never been allowed to participate in, due to their nation carrying out an active genocide

F the EBU

IN MY TALENTED MUSICAL INSTINCT, THE BEST EURO V SONGER WAS THE FRENCH 🇫🇷

its just another issue where the men get blamed for a problem caused by a woman. in this case she would not stop filming him when asked to stop. i guess women don't know no means no.

If Israelis are Europeans why is their country in the Middle East?

Israel 🇮🇱 got Joost disqualified because he was a favorite to win, rigged the televote and STILL didn’t win 😂

Check out the entry from Ireland. Crazy what passes as music nowadays

Just an allegation... meaning automatic disqualification. And pro Palestinians don't remember the hostages or Hamas for some reason

No backlash from the public obviously 🙂 Publics of Switzerland and the Netherlands gave 12 points to Israël! 🎉 ❤️🇨🇭❤️🇳🇱💙🇮🇱💙 ✨✝️✡️✨

Freek show. Nothing else....

Man that look like Joost will last in Palestine few hours - max few days before execution. And Joost was very rude to Israeli member of ESC- maybe got fame sickness. Sad

Stand with joost Stand with Izrael

Lol comparing Isreal with Russia

ASIAN/DUTCH PEOPLE ?

Now we know what Europe really thinks about Israel 🇮🇱. And it makes me unbelievably happy and proud. Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱♥️🇩🇪

FREE PALESTINE !! VIVA VIVA STUDENT INTIFADA !!