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News and updates about Eurovision Song Contest

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

First official broadcast of Israeli Eurovision entry

After significant scrutiny for being overly political and changes demanded by the contest organizers, the song Hurricane, performed by Eden Golan, will become Israel's entry into the 2024 contest.

First official broadcast of Israeli Eurovision entry

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

President Herzog:

'We must do everything possible to create unity'

President Isaac Herzog discusses the actions he has been taking to prevent the nation from returning to the public discourse of October 6th.

'We must do everything possible to create unity'

Eurovision:

'Israel allowed to participate in song contest'

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) last week emphasized that 'the Eurovision is an "apolitical" event, and that Israel meets all the conditions for taking part in the song contest.'

'Israel allowed to participate in song contest'

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

EBU:

'Israel complies with rules and will participate in Eurovision'

The European Broadcasting Union responds to calls to ban Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and rejected them.

'Israel complies with rules and will participate in Eurovision'

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

Eurovision:

Contestant whose grandpa fled Nazis applies for German passport

Mae Muller, UK’s Eurovision contestant, is applying for German passport because grandfather fled Nazis.

Contestant whose grandpa fled Nazis applies for German passport

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

Liverpool to host Eurovision 2023

British city to host the contest instead of Ukraine, which won last year but cannot host due to safety and security reasons.

Liverpool to host Eurovision 2023

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

Watch: Eurovision-winning band now fighting the Russians

The lead singer says one of his dreams is to visit Israel.

Watch: Eurovision-winning band now fighting the Russians

Unable to film in Ukraine, Eurovision contest winners make video in Israel

Ukraine, which won the Eurovision with Kalush Orchestra’s “Stefania” rap song, filmed its introductory video in Israel.

Unable to film in Ukraine, Eurovision contest winners make video in Israel

Zelenskyy:

'Our music conquers Europe'

Ukrainian President hails his country’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest.

'Our music conquers Europe'

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 in Turin

Kalush Orchestra, which represented Ukraine in the competition with the song "Stefania", won 631 points.

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 in Turin

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

Instagram removes post by anti-Israel model Bella Hadid

Follows open challenge to Hadid by Israeli model Bar Refaeli: Will you repost what I wrote on the Elad terrorist attack?

Instagram removes post by anti-Israel model Bella Hadid

Italy wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel finishes 17th

This is the third time that Italy has won the Eurovision Song Contest and it will host the competition next year.

Italy wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel finishes 17th

Eurovision 2020 canceled

EBU announces annual song contest canceled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Eurovision 2020 canceled

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

2019 Eurovision in Israel chosen as best of the decade

The 2019 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Tel Aviv in May.

2019 Eurovision in Israel chosen as best of the decade

Iceland fined for Eurovision pro-Palestinian protest

Eurovision organizers fine Iceland for unfurling Palestinian Authority flags at Tel Aviv song contest.

Iceland fined for Eurovision pro-Palestinian protest

Netta Barzilai ‘excited about new adventures’

Israeli singer Netta reported to have role in Will Ferrell’s Netflix film ‘Eurovision.’

Netta Barzilai ‘excited about new adventures’

Netflix buys rights to screen 2019 Eurovision from Tel Aviv

Netflix online streaming service to offer all three shows of 2019 Eurovision song contents from Tel Aviv for viewing to users in the US.

Netflix buys rights to screen 2019 Eurovision from Tel Aviv

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

Iceland faces criticism after violating Eurovision standards

'Icelandic Hatari singers did not keep their commitment. Reykjavik must be disqualified from 2020 contest.'

Iceland faces criticism after violating Eurovision standards

Regev: 'Kan' bears responsibility for PA flags at Eurovision

Culture Minister says government has no part in supervising Eurovision after PA flags displayed during Madonna performance.

Regev: 'Kan' bears responsibility for PA flags at Eurovision

Eurovision: Israeli performer breaks into tears on stage

Watch: Kobi Marimi sings 'Home,' breaks down in tears as the song ends.

Eurovision: Israeli performer breaks into tears on stage

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

Watch: Shalva Band in the Eurovision semi-finals

The Shalva Band, which quit the Eurovision selection contest so as not to desecrate the Sabbath, performs at the semi-finals.

Watch: Shalva Band in the Eurovision semi-finals

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

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

'I think it’s funny when someone calls to boycott Eurovision because of the situation. In Gaza something like this would not be possible.'

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

Madonna arriving in Israel on Wednesday

Famed singer to perform at Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv.

Madonna arriving in Israel on Wednesday

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

New arrangement for Israeli Eurovision entry revealed

After receiving heavy criticism for being 'depressing,' song representing Israel in contest gets new arrangement, with new clip.

New arrangement for Israeli Eurovision entry revealed

Breaking the Silence uses Eurovision to bash Israel

Extreme organization Breaking the Silence posts signs calling on Eurovision tourists to take part in their propaganda tours in Hevron.

Breaking the Silence uses Eurovision to bash Israel

Watch: Croation Eurovision composer sings Jewish music hit

Jacques Houdek, composer of Croatian entry in Eurovision and part of Croatian delegation that arrived in Israel, sings Yonatan Razel hit.

Watch: Croation Eurovision composer sings Jewish music hit

Iceland delegation's provocation at Eurovision

Band representing Iceland at Tel Aviv Eurovision competition supports BDS, seeks to 'eliminate capitalism.'

Iceland delegation's provocation at Eurovision

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

A crazy Israeli dream come true whose logo is a flying camel

A crazy Israeli dream come true whose logo is a flying camel

Will the Gaza flare-up cost Eurovision 2019?

Eurovision 2019 contestants started arriving in Israel and are touring country. How are Eurovision producers and contestants reacting?

Will the Gaza flare-up cost Eurovision 2019?

Iceland's Eurovision contestant active BDS supporter; Deri told

Attorney Nati Rom: 'Hatari band, which will represent Iceland in Eurovision Song Contest, supports boycott of Israel and works for it.'

Iceland's Eurovision contestant active BDS supporter; Deri told

Israel allegedly ordered IDF: End operations before Eurovision

Government orders army to 'achieve necessary operational goals' in weekend fighting with Hamas before Independence Day and Eurovision.

Israel allegedly ordered IDF: End operations before Eurovision

MK Erdan: Eurovision won't deter us from hitting terrorists hard

The escalation in the Gaza Strip on the eve of Independence Day and the week before Eurovision is not a coincidence.

MK Erdan: Eurovision won't deter us from hitting terrorists hard

British celebrities reject boycott of Eurovision

British celebrities sign letter speaking out against a proposed boycott of this year’s Eurovision song contest which will be held in Israel.

British celebrities reject boycott of Eurovision

IDF deploys more Iron Dome systems

Defense establishment prepares for Hamas escalation scenarios ahead of Remembrance and Independence Days and Eurovision Song Contest.

IDF deploys more Iron Dome systems

Eurovision winner: Boycott calls spread darkness

Israeli singer Netta Barzilai, who won last year's Eurovision song contest, slams calls to boycott this year's contest in Israel.

Eurovision winner: Boycott calls spread darkness

Roger Waters demands Madonna cancel Eurovision peformance

Anti-Israel activist pressures Madonna to bow out of Eurovision, claims to be fighting for 'human rights.'

Roger Waters demands Madonna cancel Eurovision peformance

Following Hamas video: More Iron Dome systems

Hamas threatens to destroy celebrations in Tel Aviv. IDF takes no chances, orders Iron Dome batteries deployed in country center.

Following Hamas video: More Iron Dome systems