Eurovision Song Contest
Moldova broadcaster chief resigns after Eurovision jury vote sparks public backlash
Many hundreds of fans took to social media to denounce the voting of Moldova's jury in Saturday's contest, which gave only three votes to neighboring Romania.
Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial
Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote
Spainish PM Pedro Sánchez defends Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
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.
Austria’s deputy FM urges EBU not to yield to Eurovision boycott 'blackmail'
Austria’s deputy FM urged the EBU not to yield to boycott calls over Israel’s Eurovision participation, calling cultural boycotts "foolish" and warning against giving in to political pressure.
My Word: The boycott culture war on Israel - opinion
The boycotts go beyond the world of sports and culture. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week, Israel is under diplomatic and economic attack.
KAN addresses calls for Israel to withdraw from Eurovision
KAN CEO Golan Yochpaz says Israel must remain part of Eurovision as several European countries threaten a boycott over the Gaza war.
Netherlands to not join Eurovision if Israel participates, says broadcaster
The European Broadcasting Union which organizes the event said on Thursday it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says
The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
EBU decides not to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision – for now
The Eurovision Fun website reported that the issue of Israeli participation has been tabled until the EBU meets again in the winter.
