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Most antisemitic city in Europe

Israeli journalist recounts shocking trip to Eurovision host city

Elad Simchayoff, who recently returned from a fact-finding trip to Malmö, Sweden, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the antisemitism in the city and the steps being taken to protect the Israeli delegation from it.

Israeli journalist recounts shocking trip to Eurovision host city

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Good Evening Malmö: Antisemitism at Eurovision host city

Israeli Channel 12’s visit to the host city for the Eurovision reveals disturbing hatred, violent antisemitism, and one astonishing warning ahead of Europe’s biggest evening.

Good Evening Malmö: Antisemitism at Eurovision host city

Pro-Gaza slogans

Signs promoting Eurovision vandalized in Sweden

The anti-Israel graffiti was found after Israel unveiled its entry for Eurovision.

Signs promoting Eurovision vandalized in Sweden

Israel's Eurovision entry revealed

Israel's Eurovision entry, "Hurricane", shown for the first time in a special broadcast on Kan 11.

Israel's Eurovision entry revealed

It's official:

Israel to participate in Eurovision 2024

European Broadcasting Union officially announces that it has approved the participation of the Israeli song "Hurricane" in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Israel to participate in Eurovision 2024

Israel submits new entry for Eurovision Song Contest

The song "Hurricane" will replace "October Rain", which was disqualified due to the fact that it contained political messages.

Israel submits new entry for Eurovision Song Contest

Report:

Second Israeli song for Eurovision disqualified

After the European Broadcasting Union disqualified "October Rain" over political messages, a second song sent for their examination has been reportedly disqualified for the same reason.

Second Israeli song for Eurovision disqualified

Eurovision:

Israel to change lyrics to song or be disqualified

The EBU confirmed to an Israeli official that Israel would have to change the lyrics to October Rain or forfeit the competition.

Israel to change lyrics to song or be disqualified

Will Israel not participate in Eurovision 2024?

The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation is holding a dialogue with the EBC regarding the song titled 'October Rain,' which was chosen to represent Israel in the competition.

Will Israel not participate in Eurovision 2024?

More than 400 stars:

'Include Israel in Eurovision Song Contest'

More than 400 leaders from the entertainment industry sign open letter supporting European Broadcasting Union’s public commitment to include Israel in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

'Include Israel in Eurovision Song Contest'

Eden Golan to represent Israel at Eurovision

20-year-old from Tel Aviv wins the finals of the Channel 12 television show “Rising Star”, which gives its winner the opportunity to represent Israel at Eurovision.

Eden Golan to represent Israel at Eurovision

Israeli singer to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision

23-year-old Tali Golergant, who was born Israel, chosen to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2024 Song Contest which will be held in Sweden.

Israeli singer to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision

Because of Israel

Iceland threatening to boycott Eurovision

Iceland’s public broadcaster says it will consider withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation.

Iceland threatening to boycott Eurovision

Finland may boycott Eurovision due to Israel's participation

Officials in Finland stated that in light of the war in Gaza and Israel’s participation – they plan to boycott Eurovision 2024

Finland may boycott Eurovision due to Israel's participation

Eurovision:

Sweden wins, Israel takes third place

Noa Kirel took the stage as song #23, aiming to bring Israel its 5th victory in the contest. After her performance, she burst into tears.

Sweden wins, Israel takes third place

Israel's Noa Kirel advances to Eurovision finals

Israeli singer records successful performance in the semi-finals of the competition in Britain, qualifies for the finals on Saturday night.

Israel's Noa Kirel advances to Eurovision finals

'United by Music':

British Embassy hosts Eurovision Gala, attended by Noa Kirel

Noa Kirel, Israel's representative to Eurovision 2023, attends Eurovision Gala. 'I hope to bring honor and joy to my beloved country.'

British Embassy hosts Eurovision Gala, attended by Noa Kirel

Eurovision organizer warns:

'Don't threaten independence of Israel's public broadcaster'

European Broadcasting Union: Israel's participation in Eurovision could be in jeopardy due to Communications Minister's comments.

'Don't threaten independence of Israel's public broadcaster'

Israeli singer found dead in his home at 72

Israel's most senior officials pay their respects to Zvika Pick, a noted Israeli singer and composer whose music won Eurovision.

Israeli singer found dead in his home at 72

Noa Kirel to represent Israel in Eurovision song contest

Singer Noa Kirel officially announces that she will represent Israel at the 2023 Eurovision. 'I'm taking on this task with complete faith.'

Noa Kirel to represent Israel in Eurovision song contest

Disappointment in Turin:

Israel fails to qualify for Eurovision finals

Israeli representative Michael Ben-David fails to finish in one of the top ten spots in semi-final.

Israel fails to qualify for Eurovision finals

Israel chooses Eurovision representative

X Factor star Michael Ben David has been chosen to represent Israel at the 2022 Eurovision competition.

Israel chooses Eurovision representative

Eden Alene brings Israel to Eurovision 2021

Israeli singer Eden Alene qualified tonight (Tuesday) for the Eurovision 2021 finals with her song - Set me Free

Eden Alene brings Israel to Eurovision 2021

Israeli song for Eurovision selected

The song “Feker Libi”, written by Doron Medalie and Idan Reichel, will represent Israel at the Eurovision 2020 Song Contest in May.

Israeli song for Eurovision selected

Eden Alene to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

Alene was born in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem to parents who immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia.

Eden Alene to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

Next Miss Universe pageant to be held in Israel?

Following Eurovision show in Tel Aviv, Miss Universe considering Israel for its next pageant.

Next Miss Universe pageant to be held in Israel?

Dutch city to allow Madonna to sing at Eurovision

Rotterdam decides that if it hosts 2020 Eurovision Song Contest, Madonna will be permitted to perform despite PLO flag controversy.

Dutch city to allow Madonna to sing at Eurovision

Irish Eurovision contestant threatened for performing in Israel

Ireland’s contestant in the Eurovision song contest says she received hundreds threats and abusive messages after performing in Israel.

Irish Eurovision contestant threatened for performing in Israel

Tel Aviv Eurovision reaches 182 million viewers

Viewership of Eurovision song contest's Grand Final rises in 2019, as a total of 182 million viewers tune into the contest in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv Eurovision reaches 182 million viewers

Hate prevails in Iceland

Hate prevails in Iceland

Lag Ba’omer vs. Eurovision: The blessings and the curses

The rise of anti-Semitism and the curse of Exile.

Lag Ba’omer vs. Eurovision: The blessings and the curses

Did Israel benefit from hosting Eurovision?

Did Israel miss the boat in using the competition to truly sanctify the Jewish Nation?

Did Israel benefit from hosting Eurovision?

Eurovision 2019:

Iceland's provocation

Iceland delegation to Eurovision displays scarfs with Palestinian Arab flags as results announced.

Iceland's provocation

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Madonna's dancers appear on stage at Eurovision Song Contest with Israeli and Palestinian flags on their shirts.

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Representatives from 26 countries participated in Eurovision Song Contest, held in Israel for the third time in history of the competition.

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Netanyahu wishes Kobi Marimi success before Eurovision final

'Millions are watching you now and you know that the entire country is supporting you,' Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu wishes Kobi Marimi success before Eurovision final

Protests against Shabbat desecration due to Eurovision

'We cannot accept a situation in which the most elementary values ​​of our people are trampled on all sides.'

Protests against Shabbat desecration due to Eurovision

Judea and Samaria boycotted at Eurovision

'Kan deliberately excluded pictures of Judea and Samaria, which comprise about a quarter of the territory of the State of Israel.'

Judea and Samaria boycotted at Eurovision

Eurovision on Shabbat: Chief Rabbi Lau's request

Rabbi Lau requests that the Jewish people refrain from working ten minutes before candle lighting and ten minutes after the end of Shabbat.

Eurovision on Shabbat: Chief Rabbi Lau's request

Eurovision climax: The countries which made it to the final

The Shalva band's performance on Thursday night is met with enthusiastic applause with the crowd rising to their feet to cheer excitedly.

Eurovision climax: The countries which made it to the final

MASA participants: Vote Israel in Eurovision

International campaign to promote Israel's song in Eurovision among Jewish young people around the world is gaining momentum.

MASA participants: Vote Israel in Eurovision

Meet our man in the Eurovision

Days before the biggest moment of his life, Israeli singer Kobi Marimi sits down for a conversation discussing the weight on his shoulders.

Meet our man in the Eurovision

Eurovision: Millions of shekels - only thousands of tourists

The Tel Aviv municipality was expecting 20,000 tourists to flock to the city.

Eurovision: Millions of shekels - only thousands of tourists

Fatah calls to boycott Tel Aviv Eurovision

Ruling PA faction demands world boycott international song contest being held in Tel Aviv this week.

Fatah calls to boycott Tel Aviv Eurovision

Banners in Hebron call out 'lies' of 'Breaking the Silence'

Pro-Israel banners hung in response to far-left group's billboard in Tel Aviv encouraging Eurovision tourists to join its Hebron tours.

Banners in Hebron call out 'lies' of 'Breaking the Silence'

National broadcaster accuses Hamas of Eurovision webcast hack

Israel’s webcast of first Eurovision semifinal hacked  for several minutes, with images of bombs exploding in Tel Aviv set to ominous music.

National broadcaster accuses Hamas of Eurovision webcast hack

'True peace is not made with a piece of paper'

President Rivlin participates in reception in honor of Europe Day.

'True peace is not made with a piece of paper'

Eurovision in Israel: The good, the bad and the ugly

The positive elements of hosting the contest and the ugly anti-Semitism that is sadly emanating from some European countries.

Eurovision in Israel: The good, the bad and the ugly

Haredi rabbis protest Eurovision Sabbath desecration

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky leads call for prayers in protest of Sabbath desecration caused by Saturday's Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv.

Haredi rabbis protest Eurovision Sabbath desecration

Tel Aviv eyes tourism boon with 'amazing' Eurovision week

City hopes Eurovision song contest will draw more tourists - and future international events.

Tel Aviv eyes tourism boon with 'amazing' Eurovision week

Israeli dies following work accident at site of Eurovision

66-year-old truck driver dies as a result of injuries sustained during work accident at Tel Aviv Expo ahead of Eurovision song contest.

Israeli dies following work accident at site of Eurovision

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Pro-Palestinian hackers believed to be behind attack on website of Israeli Broadcasting Corporation during Eurovision semi-final.

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

10 countries selected for Eurovision final

First Eurovision semi-final held in Tel Aviv. 10 countries selected for Eurovision final on Saturday.

10 countries selected for Eurovision final

PM: Most Shabbat violators not Jewish

PM Netanyahu tells haredi parties most who would violate Shabbat for Eurovision are not Jewish, govt. does not run event.

PM: Most Shabbat violators not Jewish

Madonna refuses calls to back out of appearance in Israel

Pop singer says she's not backing down on plans to perform at Eurovision competition in Tel Aviv, despite pressure from BDS movement.

Madonna refuses calls to back out of appearance in Israel

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

66-year-old Israeli worker in serious condition following work accident at site slated for Eurovision competition.

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

Former Miss Iraq responds to Roger Waters

Former Miss Iraq condemns former Pink Floyd member's latest anti-Israel rant: Use your power to bring people together.

Former Miss Iraq responds to Roger Waters

PA: Israel 'exploits Eurovision to consolidate colonialism'

PA says it asked EBU to withdraw Eurovision promo material 'due to the cultural role it plays in normalizing occupation.'

PA: Israel 'exploits Eurovision to consolidate colonialism'

Gaza artists call for boycott of Eurovision

Gazan artists call on Eurovision contestants to boycott the competition, claim Israel using the event to "perpetuate oppression".

Gaza artists call for boycott of Eurovision

Israel’s Eurovision planners say rockets won’t stop the music

Wave of rocket attacks from Gaza Strip won't interfere with upcoming Eurovision competition in Tel Aviv, say organizers.

Israel’s Eurovision planners say rockets won’t stop the music