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United for Palestine

The alternative Eurovision Song Contest for humanity, peace, and justice.

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On Tuesday, May 12, during the first semi-final of Eurosong, we were able to enjoy United for Palestine, our alternative song festival, together with many others. It was a sold-out evening of music, solidarity en humanity.

Anthe and Sarah sing Pas de Deux
Bashar Murad
The brass section of the orchestra at United for Palestine
Two people from the audience at United for Palestine
Daan
Gustaf
Halah Asfour
Isolde Lasoen
Laura Tesoro
Lenny Lenny
Nai Barghouti
Noah Preszow
Rajeen Dabke Group
Walter Verdin
Marie Daulne from Zap Mama
Dalilla Hermans

© John Gallardo and Raven Swinnen

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Call to action: Sign our message

While Israel is killing civilians en masse in Palestine, blocking humanitarian aid, and trampling on international law, the country is given a place on the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest. 

That is unacceptable. We refuse to stand idly by. 

We call out:

- The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest call for the exclusion of Israel. Genocide, occupation, and colonization are a red line.

- All public broadcasters, as well as VRT and RTBF, and Belgian representatives are urged not to participate and broadcast.

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ON MAY 12 WE GIVE NO PLATFORM FOR GENOCIDE
WE CHOOSE HUMANITY, PEACE AND JUSTICE

While Belgium performs in the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, Israel is also once again given an international stage.

DESPITE THE WAR CRIMES, DESPITE THE OCCUPATION, DESPITE THE GENOCIDE.

That is unacceptable to us.

We asked Belgium not to participate.
We asked VRT and RTBF not to broadcast.

They are doing it anyway.

That is why we are creating a different stage ourselves on May 12 in Brussels.

UNITED FOR PALESTINE

An evening of music, words, and solidarity.
An alternative for those who refuse to look away from the reality in Palestine, Iran, and Lebanon.

Why this is necessary

The Eurovision Song Contest portrays itself as apolitical and unifying. But culture is never separate from reality.

Israel has killed more than 75.000 Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023. That count continues to rise every day. The country systematically blocks humanitarian aid and uses hunger as a weapon. Hospitals, schools, and residential areas lie in ruins. International law has been shattered.

Violence is also escalating in the West Bank, and colonization is expanding further.

Facts that have been extensively documented and substantiated.

And yet, Israel is given an international platform.

That is not a neutral choice.
It is indeed a decision with consequences. 

The platform becomes a message that normalizes violence and exposes millions of viewers to Israeli propaganda. 

We know that exclusion is indeed possible. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia was immediately excluded to protect the reputation of the competition. Belarus was also expelled from the music festival due to the political and propaganda messages in their entry. Why does that red line not apply when Palestinian civilians are being killed en masse?

We reject double standards.
We refuse business as usual.

What we stand for

United for Palestine wants to offer a place to everyone who believes that culture is not separate from human rights.

The Song Contest originated a few years after the Second World War with the aim of uniting countries. We are returning to that.

Music as a bridge. Not as a smokescreen to normalize violence. 

With United for Palestine, we choose music, words, and encounter as a positive force. For an evening of solidarity that connects, offers space for reflection, and places hope at the center.

Organisation

United for Palestine is an initiative of 11.11.11, ABVV-FGTB, ACV-CSC, Intal, SOS Gaza and Vrede vzw.

 

Belgium is not alone

United for Palestine is part of a broader European movement. Similar initiatives are being organized in various cities and countries, including Vienna and Slovenia. Together, we form a wave of solidarity and resistance.