Eurovision

Australian broadcaster rejects BDS, will air Eurovision

Australian public broadcaster SBS says it will broadcast Eurovision from Israel next year despite petition calling for it to boycott.

Britain will participate in Eurovision in Israel

BBC announces it will participate as planned, despite call by artists to boycott the event.

PA official: Don't hold Eurovision in Israel

PA official in charge of cultural affairs says holding Eurovision in Israel “whitewashes the Israeli occupation”.

Lodging prices in Tel Aviv skyrocket for Eurovision

Hotel prices rise, in some cases by over 1,000 percent, for weekend of Eurovision Song Contest, in anticipation of 20,000 extra tourists.

Artists call for boycott of Eurovision in Israel

Roger Waters among group of more than 100 artists who call for boycott of Eurovision in 2019, which is to be held in Israel.

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Israel's Public Security Minister pushes back on Eurovision's 'disgraceful' demands on Israel as conditions for hosting music contest.

Eurovision's demands of Israel

European Broadcasting Union chairman says Israel must not curtail work by Eurovision performers on Shabbat.

Israel Eurovision contest saved

Israel's public broadcaster announces last-minute deal to keep next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.

EBU: Eurovision to take place in Israel as planned

Associate of European Broadcasting Union says officials assured him Eurovision will be held in Israel despite concern over funding.

Netanyahu against more Eurovision funding

PM says public broadcasting corporation has more than enough money for next year's Eurovision contest, does not need more.

Eurovision contest in danger

Israel Broadcasting Association warns Israel must pay 12 million Euros or lose right to hold Eurovision contest next year.

Another danger to the Eurovision contest in Israel?

Universal Music Group claims song that won 2018 Eurovision competition was plagiarized.

Report: Eurovision will be held in Tel Aviv

Official says 2019 Eurovision Song Contest most likely going to be held in Tel Aviv and not in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: Israel will not interfere in Eurovision

Netanyahu promises the government will not interfere in the 2019 Eurovision song contest, which Israel is scheduled to host.

Turkish PM: Israel rigged Eurovision vote

Turkish PM Yıldırım says Netta Barzilai 'wasn't good,' 'imperialists' rigged the results to bring Eurovision to Jerusalem.

Israeli singer Noa says Eurovision shouldn't be held in J'lem

Singer blasts Donald Trump's relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem, says Eurovision shouldn't be held in Israeli capital.

Government won't decide where Eurovision will take place

EBU tells Israel there is no problem with holding song competition in Jerusalem, provided venue is chosen in organized tender.

Kara learns lesson: 'I won't touch Eurovision'

Following cancellation of Israel-Argentina game, Communication Minister careful not to intervene in Eurovision lest it lead to cancellation.

Iceland could cancel participation in Eurovision 2019

Senior official says Iceland could cancel participation in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which is slated to be held in Israel.

Gal Gadot invited to host Eurovision in Jerusalem

Will Israeli actress host 2019 Eurovision contest? Israeli network offers Gal Gadot top spot hosting contest expected to be held in J'lem.

Eurovision organizers dismiss reports of tensions with Israel

Eurovision organizers say reports of political tensions over Israel’s hosting of the contest next year are mere speculation.

Dutch broadcaster: Parody of Israeli song wasn't anti-Semitic

Dutch broadcaster BNNVARA denies that parody of Israel’s winning Eurovision song was anti-Semitic.

Will next Eurovision not take place in Israel?

Eurovision official comment hints next contest may not be held in Israel despite victory of Israel entrant Netta Barzilai.

Dutch state TV accused of anti-Semitism in Eurovision song spoof

Dutch state-funded television show spoofs Israel’s winning song, prompting protest over anti-Semitic lyrics linking Jews and money.

Iceland will take part in J'lem Eurovision despite boycott call

Iceland vows to take part in next year's Eurovision event, to be held in Israel, despite boycott petition.

'A collection of shouts'

Dr. Haggi Ben Artzi misses the Eurovision songs that reflected the Israeli spirit. 'This song does not represent Israel.'

Dublin Mayor: Boycott Eurovision when Israel hosts it

Dublin Mayor Micheal Mac Donncha calls for Ireland to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 when it is held in Israel.

Netta Barzilai lands in Israel after Eurovision victory

Eurovison winner Netta Barzilai returns to Israel, thanks fans for their support.

Irish lawmakers call for boycott of Israel

Two European Parliament lawmakers from Ireland support boycotting Israel following Eurovision victory.

Hackers attempt to knock Israeli out of Eurovision song contest

Anti-Israel hackers launch cyber attacks in bid to block votes for Israeli contestant at annual Eurovision music contest.

Israel qualifies for Eurovision finals

Netta Barzilai, Israel's representative in Eurovision Song Contest, qualifies for Saturday night's finals in Lisbon.

BDS aims for 'zero points' for Israel in Eurovision

Ahead of annual song contest, BDS activists launch campaign calling for 'Zero points to the song of Israeli apartheid.'

Watch: Israeli Eurovision entry - in Yiddish

Netta Barzilai's 'Toy,' which will represent Israel in Eurovision contest this year, now in Yiddish. (Women singing)

Europe panics: Has Israel quit Eurovision forever?

Israeli broadcaster tried to explain that official broadcasts have stopped, but was misunderstood in a big way.

Israelis vote for Jewish Belgian in Eurovision song contest

Zionist youth movement endorses Belgian member in Euro song contest.

Ukraine wins Eurovision song contest, Israel takes 14th

The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest final took place Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.

Haredi rap band Shtar hopes to make it at Eurovision

Citing Jewish theologians of old, band looks to make their mark in Israel as well as compete at Eurovision, after Shabbat of course.

Germany withdraws anti-Semitic Eurovision candidate

Germany withdraws Xavier Nadoo as its contender for Eurovision following criticism over his use of anti-Semitic and homophobic slurs.

Anti-Semitic singer to represent Germany at Eurovision Contest

Xavier Naidoo has repeatedly come under fire for questionable lyrical content against Jews and gays.

16-year-old Advances Israel to Eurovision Finals

Nadav Guedj passes semi-finals ahead of Saturday night showdown, bringing Israel to finals for first time in 5 years.

Israeli Eurovision Contestant Barred From Wearing Galliano

Israel’s contestant in the international Eurovision music festival was barred from wearing a dress by designer John Galliano.

Terrorists Thwarted at Eurovision Contest in Azerbaijan

Terrorists were prevented from attacking during the Eurovision pop song competition in Azerbaijan last week.

Baku: Iran Plotting Against Eurovision

Tehran has recalled its envoy to Azerbaijan as the country prepares to host the Eurovision contest; cites insults to 'Iranian Saints'