Boycott
Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote
Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.
Europe must remember the reason Eurovision was formed or risk losing it completely - editorial
Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls boycott ‘disgraceful antisemitism'
From Wagner to Eurovision: The debate over Jews in music - opinion
A campaign by Eurovision fans calls out the EBU for unfairly targeting Israel
Managing director of Eurovision, Martin Green, confirmed on Saturday that he had issued a formal warning to KAN, Israel’s public broadcaster, over an advertising campaign.
Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7
If artists are stifled and only one-sided rhetoric is allowed, the damage will extend far beyond Israel; it will impoverish cultural discourse worldwide.
British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts
The famed BBC broadcaster, whose family rescued Jewish sisters before the Holocaust, has never backed Israel boycotts and once praised Israel’s climate innovation.
Haredim threaten to boycott Rami Levy's Israir if Shabbat flights continue
Israir CEO Uri Sirkis has been summoned to meet with the haredi leaders in Jerusalem to discuss the issue.
Backlash grows over Israeli character in R.F. Kuang’s upcoming novel 'Taipei Story'
Author R.F. Kuang is facing backlash after a leaked excerpt from her new novel included an Israeli character, prompting criticism and calls for a boycott.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.
Boy George speaks out against critics who condemned his pro-Israel stance
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, with over 1,000 musicians calling for a boycott of the event in protest of Israel’s participation.
Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech
Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties announced immediately before the session that they would be present for Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana's remarks.
Bennett addresses leaked recording controversy: 'Ben-Gvir has no place in my government'
The change from the recording's phrase "I do not boycott" to the X post "There is no place for him in my government" is not just a semantic change; it represents a shift in Bennett's stance.
If the political elite keep performing for cameras, Israel will never be able to heal - editorial
Since October 7, opposition figures have argued that they would have governed, prepared, and responded better than Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition.