11 May 2024, Sweden, Malmö: Police officers secure a protest against Israel's participation in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 in the city center. This year, the colorful music festival is overshadowed by the Gaza war, the police are on alert and keep security measures high. In the world's biggest singing competition under the motto "United By Music", 26 countries will compete against each other in the final. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa