Israeli artist Rami Meiri paints an artwork at the ‘Eurovision Village’ complex for shows and parties near the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Eurovision, a five-day event starting May 14, will be held at the same time as Nakba Day, which the Palestinians mark in remembrance of their loss in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
At the height of the violence over the weekend, a number of senior Israeli officials declared publicly that concerns about Eurovision would not deter them from hitting Hamas hard.
According to the municipality, 10,000 to 20,000 tourists are expected to visit the city for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) that takes place from 14 to 18 May 2019.
