Icelandic broadcaster fined for Hatari's pro-Palestinian protest at Eurovision
The Icelandic sadomasochistic band Hatari had displayed scarves with Palestinian flags at the contest in Israel. Eurovision rules prohibit political messages during the competition.
Icelandic public broadcaster RUV will be fined because the band it entered at the Eurovision Song Contest displayed scarves with Palestinian flags at the contest in Israel. Read more: Opinion: Should the Eurovision Song Contest be politicized?
Icelandic band Hatari held up the Palestinian colors when the final results were being announced at the contest, which was held in Tel Aviv.
The European Broadcasting Union said the act violated the competition's ban on political statements. They did not mention the size of the fine