Eurovision Song Contest
Italian broadcast reps. urge inclusion of Palestine in Eurovision
Only countries with a public broadcaster that is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) participate in Eurovision, and Palestine does not have a public broadcaster.
Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces
Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
Israel to change Eurovision song's name, lyrics amid political pressure
KAN will change the lyrics to Israel's 2024 Eurovision song submission, "October Rain," and its runner-up "Dance Forever" in order to allow the country to participate in the song contest.
Second Israeli song entry for Eurovision in dispute as contest deadline approaches
The first-choice song, “October Rain,” was not approved by the EBU, reportedly because it contained a direct reference to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
President Herzog says Israel should 'be smart, appear in Eurovision'
"We talked about Public Diplomacy and I think it's important for Israel to appear in Eurovision, and this is also a statement because there are haters who try to expel us from every stage,” he added.
Eurovision considering disqualifying Israeli entry due to 'political lyrics'
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Kan, clarified that Israel had no intention of changing the lyrics.
Helen Mirren, Gene Simmons among 400+ supporting Israel’s participation in Eurovision
Actress Helen Mirren, who portrayed former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in the 2023 film “Golda,” was among the 400+ signatories.
Eden Golan chosen to represent Israel in Eurovision
Eden Golan, whose family moved from Israel to Russia when she was six and moved back here two years ago, already has a professional career abroad.
Israeli singer set to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision in 2024
Eurovision Luxembourg congratulated Golergant, stating, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to [Golergant] and wish them continued success on their journey ahead.”
Amid Israel-Hamas war, Israel's Eurovision performance politicized
Despite the controversy, Israel is still placing high in the preliminary betting charts, a widely watched measure of likely success in the competition.
'Boycott Israel': Communist city councilor interrupts Eurovision semi-finals in Norway
Jorunn Folkvord, a member of the Oslo City Council on behalf of the communist "Red" Party protested against Israel during the pre-Eurovision Song Contest in Norway.
Singer eyed as Israel's Eurovision entry dies fighting in Gaza
Shaul Greenglick, 26, performed on "Israel's Rising Star" on Dec. 3 while on furlough from his mobilization in the war against Hamas.
