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Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts
Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.
Israel praises Slovenia for moving embassy to Jerusalem, revoking Palestinian State recognition
Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel
'Turning a new page': Israel to open first ever embassy in Slovenia
Slovenia urges EBU to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025 over Gaza war
During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.
Palestinian statehood recognition, domestic politics, and the wrong side of history - analysis
For an actual Palestinian state to come into existence and be more than just a name on a placard identifying a speaker at the UN General Assembly, Israel will need to acquiesce.
Slovenian parliament recognizes independent Palestinian state
The SDS, the largest opposition party, argued it was not the right time to recognize an independent Palestinian state and that the move would only award the "terrorist organisation Hamas".
Slovenia's government recognizes Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval
"This is the message of peace," said Prime Minister Robert Golob.
Slovenia to recognize Palestinian state by mid-June
The announcement came as Ireland, Spain, and several other European Union member states are reportedly considering recognizing a Palestinian state on May 21.
World Jewish Congress delegation journeys to Slovenia to combat antisemitism - opinion
A World Jewish Congress delegation visited Slovenia to address rising antisemitism. They met with officials, faced challenges, and emphasized the right to Jewish pride and safety.
Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership
"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.
Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition
Since 1988, 139 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.
Israel opens Euro qualifying with a win, then a loss
“Slovenia played very well and deserved the win,” Israel head coach Ariel Beit Halachmi said.
A hard look at Jerusalem's 'spicy' horse statue – and its Jesus connection
ICON OF THE WEEK: One of the city’s most unique landmarks, the horse statue in central Jerusalem – complete with what some would describe as a rather interestingly shaped head – certainly stands out
