Eurovision Song Contest

Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces

This year’s Eurovision contest will take place in Austria in May, with the semifinals set for May 12 and May 14 and the finals on May 16.

ISRAEL HAS been singled out as no country ever has been before at Eurovision. Here, viewers cheer as they watch this year’s Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, in May.
 Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance

Nemo, representing Switzerland, performs "The Code" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announces they are returning their trophy in protest against Israel


Ireland’s Bambie Thug filmed in profanity-filled rant after Eden Golan’s Eurovision success

The tear-stricken Bambie Thug said "F*** the EBU" shortly after scoring below Israel's Eden Golan.

Bambie Thug, representing Ireland, performs "Doomsday Blue" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Facing the world, Eden Golan won hearts and respect at Eurovision

While a vocal minority of protesters oppose Israel’s fight against Hamas, millions of Eurovision viewers around the world respect Israel and its Eurovision representative Eden Golan.

 Eden Golan, representing Israel, performs "Hurricane" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

What anti-Israel feeling? Europe's public vote shines for Eden Golan at Eurovision - comment

The Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Saturday night, likewise attracted such negative attention over Israel’s participation.

  Eden Golan representing Israel walks on stage during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Eden Golan lands in Israel after coming in fifth at Eurovision

“It's a great honor to be here and that I had the opportunity to represent our country, especially in these times,” Golan said upon landing.

 Eden Golan, Israel's participant in the Eurovision competition arrives to the Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv, May 12, 2024

Eurovision 2024: Israel's Eden Golan comes in fifth, Switzerland wins contest

“The Code” by Nemo took the top prize with lyrics about artist coming to terms with their non-binary identity

 Eden Golan, from Israel, waves a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Eden Golan gives a flawless performance in Eurovision final despite boos

Eden Golan faces mixed reactions performing "Hurricane" at Eurovision, referencing the October 7 massacre, amid cheers and boos, she remains composed.

 Eden Golan, representing Israel, performs "Hurricane" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after incident with production crew member

Dutch artist Joost Klein was reportedly expelled after a complaint was made by a female member of the production team.

Joost Klein, representing The Netherlands, performs onstage during the rehearsal of the second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 8, 2024.

Eurovision contestant Bambie Thug ‘cried’ over Israel’s Eden Golan making it to grand final

“It is a complete overshadow of everything, goes against everything that Eurovision is meant to be,” the controversial singer Bambie Thug stated.

Bambie Thug representing Ireland poses on the turquoise carpet before the opening ceremony for the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at Malmo Live, in Malmo, Sweden, May 5, 2024

Swedish host city braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest

Sweden's Malmo will also host an alternative music festival in the city that has billed itself as the "genocide-free song contest."

 Police guard outside Malmo Arena ahead of Eurovision in Malmo, Sweden. April 26, 2024.

We will sing again: Eden Golan triumphs in Eurovision semi-final

Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan soared to second place following her performance despite protests, reflecting a triumph amid controversy.

 Eden Golan performing