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Eurovision
Sorry Eurovision, it's hard to sing about other things when Israelis were slaughtered
Opinion: The European Broadcasting Union says that Israel's entry that lyrically describes the Hamas massacre on October 7 is too political, but it is going to have to come to terms with the fact such a thing may be impossible in the middle of a war
Raz Shecknik
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02.22.24
Eurovision officials say Israel's song is too political - read the lyrics for yourself
The European Broadcasting Union is considering disqualifying the song 'October Rain,' which describes the Hamas massacre on October 7, from the competition due to its 'political' lyrics
Ran Boker
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02.22.24
Israel's Eurovision song could get disqualified for being 'too political'
Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation says in talks with European Broadcasting Union, however, it doesn't intend to change song or lyrics, even if it costs Israel its spot in this year's contest
Ran Boker
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02.21.24
Israel delays picking song for Eurovision following EBU request to screen political songs
Israel delays choosing song following European Broadcasting Union's request to check lyrics for political content; EBU announces again its refusal to bar Israel from the Eurovision song contest
Ran Boker
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02.15.24
Eurovision rejects proposal to ban Israel's participation
Noel Curran, chief executive of the European Broadcasting Union, says the EBU is 'aware' of the many voices being raised to exclude Israel, however, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political musical event and not a competition between governments
AFP
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02.15.24
Hollywood stars sign open letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision
The letter backs the European Broadcasting Union's decision to keep Israel in the contest, saying that excluding Israel would be an 'inversion of justice', as 'Israel is fighting a war against a European Union-designated terrorist group'
Ynetnews
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02.14.24
Jewish Tali Golergant, to sing for Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest: "Proud to be Jewish"
The 23-year-old Israeli-Luxembourg national speaks for the first time, expressing her excitement about representing the country back after a 30-year absence from the international competition
Ran Boker
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01.31.24
Swedish artists call to ban Israel from Eurovision over Gaza 'war crimes'
About 1,000 artists in the country set to host the European song contest have signed a petition calling for Israel to be banned because of its 'brutal war in Gaza'; The Swedish Broadcasting Union said in response that it 'adheres to the decision of the EBU' which announced Israel would participate in the competition
Ynet
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01.30.24
Israelis take over Luxembourg's Eurovision song entry
The Luxembourg Eurovision pre-show garnered significant interest in Israel, thanks to the victory of Israeli singer Tali Golergant, and the fact that the entire broadcast team was Israeli
Ran Boker
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01.28.24
Iceland officially threatens to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
After the European Broadcasting Union assured that Israel would participate in Eurovision 2024 despite the war in Gaza, the Icelandic Broadcasting Authority refuses fall in line and announces it will decide whether to participate in consultation with the winner of the pre-Eurovision contest
Ynet
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01.23.24
Groups call for British singer's ouster from Eurovision contest over Israel stance
British organization, The Campaign Against Antisemitism, say Olly Alexander must be removed from the song contest claiming the Years & Years singer might not be the ideal UK representative
Ynetnews
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12.22.23
Noa Kirel: No one in the room genuinely cares that my heart is broken
Noa Kirel's year started strong and only soared from there; She talks about her relationship with Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, post-Eurovision madness abroad, a gesture from Simon Biles, making headlines in Knesset and a heartfelt farewell to her ex
Raz Shechnik
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09.29.23
Noa Kirel wows 60,000 in Yarkon Park, hosts Cyprus Eurovision representative
For the second time in her career Noa Kirel, only 22-years old performs her best hits; 'I've been waiting for this moment, you are the most incredible audience in the world' Kirel shouts at the crowd
Ran Boker
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09.21.23
Finnish rapper Käärijä declines Tel Aviv show alongside Noa Kirel
Citing scheduling conflicts, the Finnish star, who was runner-up in the latest Eurovision song contest, has declined to perform in Tel Aviv with Israeli pop star Noa Kirel, despite previously having said he would jump at the chance should an opportunity present itself
Ran Boker
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08.21.23
Noa Kirel is single again
Following a nearly two-year, seemingly perfect relationship, Israeli starlet and her model boyfriend announce they're each going their separate way
Bar Zaga
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07.09.23
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