Israeli Host Expects Eurovision ‘Punishment’ for Iceland’s Palestinian Flag Display

(MEMO) — The Israeli broadcaster of the Eurovision Song Contest said on Sunday that an unauthorised display of Palestinian flags by Iceland’s band could draw “punishment” from the event’s organisers. During the point-tally of Saturday’s final, members of the eclectic punk ensemble Hatari held up scarf-sized Palestinian flags. A vocalist, Klemens Nikulásson Hannigan, flashed a V-for-victory sign. […]