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Hundreds of people gather in Sweden's Malmö to protest against Israel's participation in the Eurovision competition over its offensive in Gaza, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans and waving Palestinian flags. Israel's representative Eden Golan is due to take part in the second semi-final. IMAGES
Pro-Israeli demonstrators gather outside the BBC headquarters in London, decrying the violence committed against the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The rally comes as the Israel-Hamas war nears its fourth month after beginning on October 7, 2023, when a deadly Hamas attack resulted in the deaths of about 1,160 people, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli data. Some 250 people were also taken hostage during the attack, with 132 remaining in Gaza. The territory's Hamas-run health ministry says that Israel's military response has left at least 27,365 people dead. IMAGES
A pro-Israeli demonstration takes place in front of the International Court of Justice's Peace Palace, with Israel expected to hit back at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah. IMAGES
Images of activist Greta Thunberg and protesters sitting on the floor as police officers stand around them in a circle outside the Malmo Arena in Sweden, as Israel performs in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. IMAGES
Swedish police remove several pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Malmo outside the arena hosting the Eurovision Song Contest final. Hundreds in Malmo protested Israel's participation in the Eurovision final on Saturday amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.