Eurovision
The UN’s double standard toward Israel exposes its moral bankruptcy - opinion
Israel has a duty to expose the double standard practiced by the leaders of UN member states and to denounce a system that gives a political majority permission to stigmatize one country.
Antisemitic incidents in Spain rose 14.5% in 2025, Spanish Jewish group tells Senate in report
Netherlands to return to Eurovision 2027 after boycotting Israel’s participation
Ireland will not participate in 2027 Eurovision, broadcaster announces, citing situation in Gaza
Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Noam Bettan wins Next Star for Eurovision and prepares to showcase his soulful performance for Israel on the world stage in Vienna.
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.
Eight voices instead of nine: A Hanukkah night of loss and song - opinion
Grief, music, and light: how one family honored their fallen son on the last night of Hanukkah.
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.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
Israel's global standing slowly recovers as diplomatic tsunami begins to recede
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Israel's international standing is shifting, moving from isolation to slow, uneven recovery as global engagement grows.
My Word: Playing the dangerous boycott game - opinion
From the UN to Eurovision to Guinness, global arenas are turning against Israel, revealing a deeper campaign to delegitimize the Jewish state.
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.
Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel
Iceland, which has never won the song contest, will join Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia in their boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Merz visit highlights new strategic, and strained, Germany-Israel bond - analysis
Notably, Germany opposed various sanctions proposals in the EU. It is one of the few countries Israel can count on to at least abstain from one-sided UN General Assembly resolutions.
