Pro-Palestinian protest near Eurovision venue draws police action

Austrian police launched a large operation near the Eurovision Song Contest venue in Vienna as masked pro-Palestinian activists staged a protest against Israel's participation. The protesters gathered on the steps of the city's main library, chanting slogans and holding placards. Police officers carried members of an initial group of protesters down the steps, while a second group moved into position. The protest occurred near the Vienna Stadthalle, the venue where the contest is being held.