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Eurovision Song Contest

Slovenian broadcaster calls for Israel to be barred from Eurovision 2025

Slovenia's public broadcaster sends official letter to European Broadcasting Union, calling for Israel to be disqualified from next year's edition, aligning with series of recent anti-Israel actions by Slovenian government

Ran Boker | 12.21.24

One in five Israelis admits to spreading fake news, survey finds

Most Israelis rely on social media for their news, despite over half acknowledging it is an unreliable source; a quarter of respondents admit to sharing information without verifying its credibility

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.11.24

Eden Golan receives medical exemption from IDF, asks to volunteer

Israel’s latest Eurovision Song Contest representative informs military she intends to serve on a voluntary basis in the military despite medical limitation

Ran Boker | 10.01.24

Eden Golan drops first single since turbulent Eurovision campaign

New single Older addresses struggles faced by children and youth forced to endure hardships far beyond their years; 'It captures my own feelings and personal story,' singer says

Ran Boker | 09.25.24

עדן גולן בחזרה לקראת גמר אירוויזיון 2024

Poise vs. bullying: a lesson learned at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Opinion: Despite the violence of anti-Israel protesters, and perhaps because of it, the silent majority among viewers at home from 14 countries gave Israel the maximum possible votes

Shmuel Munitz | 05.12.24

עדן גולן ונמו, נציג.ת שווייץ באירוויזיון 2024

Switzerland wins Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Israel ranks 5th

Swiss rapper Nemo carries competition with The Code; Israel's Eden Golan second in popular vote, just behind Croatia; despite public support, harsh jury votes kept her from contending for top prize

Raz Shechnik, Malmo, Omer Tessel, Aya Chajut | 05.12.24

עדן גולן נציגת ישראל לאירווזיון 2024 חצי גמר שני

Eden Golan defies previous odds after semi-final success

Mishap on Italian Rai reveals nearly 40% of viewers gave Israeli artist their vote in the Eurovision Song Contest Thursday competition raising Eden Golan to second place to win in betting pools

Raz Shechnik, Malmo | 05.10.24

Eden Golan makes Eurovision finals after powerful performance

Cheers and applause drown out booing from audiences while Israeli artist performs moving rendition of Hurricane; she is now to perform in the finals on Saturday

Raz Shechnik, Zeev Avrahami | 05.09.24

'Sinwar, we will not let you die,' protesters chant in Malmo

Gretta Thunberg among thousands of protesters in multiple locations in Malmo calling for destruction of Israel and deportation of Jews back to Poland, ahead of Eden Golan's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals

Zeev Avrahami | 05.09.24

How much do you know about the Eurovision Song Contest?

Seven months after the deadliest day in its history, amid a long and bloody war, Israel prepares to take the biggest European stage to show its resilience and resolution; Here's what you need to know about the origin of the song contest and Israel's part in it

Hod Bass | 05.06.24

Eden Golan isn't afraid of the hatred she is receiving at Eurovision

The Israeli singer, who faced antisemitism as a child in Russia, was greeted by protests in Malmo and has received death threats; 'I came to show that we are strong. We went through something that no nation should go through'

Raz Shechnik | 04.30.24

עדן גולן בחזרה הראשונה על במת אירוויזיון 2024

Eden Golan arrives in Malmo ahead of Eurovision, encounters protests

Israeli delegation arrives in Malmo and is informed about massive protests expected to take place near the arena; Golan takes the Swedish stage for her first rehearsal under Israeli and production security

Ran Boker | 04.30.24

Malmo security officials say all set for Eurovision contest

Swedish officials say Israelis would be safe walking with flags on city streets; Malmo forces to be bolstered by security from Denmark and Norway with special measures to secure Eurovision venues in place

Roy Alman | 04.18.24

Exclusive: Israeli songs banned at Eurovision events in Malmo

Israeli DJs confirm instruction to refrain from playing songs at Eurovision Village, the contests' official party venue although Malmo municipality producing events; EBU: 'not involved in any programming of events'; Malmo: 'We would never give such a directive'

Roy Elman | 04.03.24

Israel's Eurovision song leaked online, pro-Palestinian users cry 'propaganda'

Despite being stripped of supposed political messaging, furious Gaza supporters blast Israel's entry Hurricane and call for it to be banned outright

Ran Boker | 03.10.24