Protest in Jerusalem Against Eyal Golan's Performance on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Dozens of residents protested this morning in Safra Square in Jerusalem against a performance by singer Eyal Golan, which is expected to take place on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The protesters demanded that the municipality not subsidize the tickets and not allow the performance in municipal venues.

The protest against subsidizing the performance escalated, with the protesters demanding that the municipality ban Golan's participation in municipal venues. Activists from "Slutwalk" protested in front of the Jerusalem municipality building against the performance and the municipality's subsidy of the tickets.

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yossi Havilio came to the site and expressed support for the protesters and their struggle. In his words, "The municipality should set a high moral bar." The protest was held in Safra Square, in front of the municipality building, on November 25.