Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision runner-up Yuval Raphael to return to Nova to perform three years after massacre
This year, both Kumu and Nova will hold their memorial events on Wednesday evening, the Gregorian calendar anniversary of the attacks.
Netherlands to return to Eurovision 2027 after boycotting Israel’s participation
Ireland will not participate in 2027 Eurovision, broadcaster announces, citing situation in Gaza
Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war
Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds
Israel leads Eurovisionworld.com’s early odds with 10%, followed by Sweden 9%, Ukraine 7%, Finland 6%, and Italy 5%.
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announces they are returning their trophy in protest against Israel
The comments are the latest protest against the European Broadcasting Union, which has seen five countries pull out after it cleared Israel last week to take part in next year's event in Austria.
Boycotts could hurt Eurovision budget but not the 'show,' host ORF says
At a meeting on Thursday, national broadcasters that make up the European Broadcasting Union cleared Israel to take part in the next contest in May
Germany knows that erasing Israel from various platforms does nothing for peace - editorial
The Germans, speaking from painful experience, believe that this type of exclusion should never be normalized, and attempts to delegitimize an entire people never end well. The world should listen.
Eurovision Song Contest changes voting rules after controversial allegations against Israel
The new rules by the European Broadcasting Union discourage governments and third parties from "disproportionately promoting" songs to sway voters.
A ‘next’ star no more: Yuval Raphael burns bright in headlining concert debut - review
Yuval Raphael dazzles her Israeli fans in Tel Aviv, performing hits from her Eurovision journey, new EP, and more, with powerful tributes and surprise guests.
Eurovision shocker: Austria will not host if Israel boycott is approved
Following international pressure for the Eurovision Song Contest to boycott Israel, Austria announces that it will not take part if Israel is kept out.
German Chancellor says Germany likely to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel banned
The German leader also expressed his condolences to Herzog on the upcoming two-year anniversary since Hamas had murdered 1,200 people and taken around 250 hostages in southern Israel.
EBU moves up vote on Israeli Eurovision participation to November
Israel has been taking part in Eurovision, which was established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.
