On Wednesday, Ms Golan was booed during a rehearsal of her song Hurricane.

A demonstration in support of Israel has also taken place.

Among those attending the pro-Palestinian protest was the climate activist Greta Thunberg.

She told the BBC that there was a “moral obligation to act” and to speak out against Israel’s military operation in Gaza.

“If we are tens of thousands of people flooding the streets of Malmo when Eurovision is taking place, saying we will not accept this to continue, then it’s a very strong signal – and it does make a difference,” Ms Thunberg said.

Ms Golan, meanwhile, said in a statement that she was “proud to represent my country” and that “nothing will deter” her.

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, which organises the country’s contest entry, says it has asked the European Broadcasting Union to prevent a repeat of the booing incident.

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