Israel
Israeli singer Eden Golan is officially through to Saturday's live final.
Media reports and humanitarians suggest Israel has started its ground invasion in the southernmost city in Gaza.
The decision to allow Israel to remain in the Eurovision Song Contest has been a controversial one among fans.
The president’s remarks represent a firm break with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, though it's a break his progressive critics will say came far too late.
"You literally have no idea how many civilians you've been killing?" The journalist asked Avi Hyman.
Swedish performer Eric Saade – who is of Palestinian descent – incorporated a keffiyeh into his semi-final stage costume.
Bambie Thug has described themself as "pro-justice and pro-peace".
"It’s very extreme. I understand where that sentiment is coming from, but I think it’s not correct.”
“The negligence and the arrogance and the lack of accountability is manifesting itself into the last neighbourhood of the Gaza Strip," an evacuated American says.
And could UK students follow suit?