Despite calls for a boycott and massive criticism of the Gaza war, Eurovision organizers have so far assured that Israel will not be prevented from taking part. But now things could end differently.
According to Israeli media reports, singer Eden Golan’s song “October Rain,” which refers to the October 7 massacre by the Islamist Hamas in Israel, is considered too political. However, the song has not yet been officially presented. However, Israeli public broadcaster Kan insists that the song’s lyrics will not be changed even if it costs Israel its participation, according to a report from the Ynet news site.
The ESC organizers had previously spoken out against the exclusion of Israel, which Swedish artists had called for due to the Gaza war. According to them, the event should remain apolitical.
The final takes place in Sweden
The ESC final will take place on May 11 in Malmö. The 68th edition will take place in Sweden this year after singer Loreen won the competition in Liverpool last year with the song “Tattoo” for the Scandinavian country. At the beginning of December, the EBU published a list of 37 participating broadcasters – including Kan from Israel.
Source: Krone
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