Malmo

His presence quickly attracted the attention of anti-Israel protesters at the Eurovision Village, who verbally assaulted him and spat at him after identifying him as Israeli

The precautionary measures come amidst escalating tensions surrounding Israel's participation in Eurovision, particularly in the wake of the ongoing war in Gaza

The Eurovision site itself is expected to be secure, according to the official, however, concerns center on potential risks within the broader city of Malmo

Authorities arrested two individuals and detained approximately ten others in the aftermath of the riots

Authorities said demonstrators turned violent after an anti-Muslim Danish politician was arrested