Noam Bettan took the stage at Eurovision jury rehearsal in Vienna, earning applause amid Palestinian flags, Israeli fans praised

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Noam Bettan took the stage at Eurovision jury rehearsal in Vienna, earning applause amid Palestinian flags, Israeli fans praised

Performing through protests has been the name of the game for Noam Bettan in Vienna.

“Everyone is very, very proud of you,” Netanyahu said to Bettan, who replied that it was a “great privilege” to represent Israel at the competition.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Noam Bettan after Israel finished second in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, May 16. The lead-up to this…