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How much do you know about the Eurovision Song Contest?
Seven months after the deadliest day in its history, amid a long and bloody war, Israel prepares to take the biggest European stage to show its resilience and resolution; Here's what you need to know about the origin of the song contest and Israel's part in it
Hod Bass | 05.06.24
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Eden Golan isn't afraid of the hatred she is receiving at Eurovision
The Israeli singer, who faced antisemitism as a child in Russia, was greeted by protests in Malmo and has received death threats; 'I came to show that we are strong. We went through something that no nation should go through'
Raz Shechnik | 04.30.24
עדן גולן בחזרה הראשונה על במת אירוויזיון 2024
Eden Golan arrives in Malmo ahead of Eurovision, encounters protests
Israeli delegation arrives in Malmo and is informed about massive protests expected to take place near the arena; Golan takes the Swedish stage for her first rehearsal under Israeli and production security
Ran Boker | 04.30.24
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Malmo security officials say all set for Eurovision contest
Swedish officials say Israelis would be safe walking with flags on city streets; Malmo forces to be bolstered by security from Denmark and Norway with special measures to secure Eurovision venues in place
Roy Alman | 04.18.24
Exclusive: Israeli songs banned at Eurovision events in Malmo
Israeli DJs confirm instruction to refrain from playing songs at Eurovision Village, the contests' official party venue although Malmo municipality producing events; EBU: 'not involved in any programming of events'; Malmo: 'We would never give such a directive'
Roy Elman | 04.03.24
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Israel's Eurovision song leaked online, pro-Palestinian users cry 'propaganda'
Despite being stripped of supposed political messaging, furious Gaza supporters blast Israel's entry Hurricane and call for it to be banned outright
Ran Boker | 03.10.24
עדן גולן, זוכת "הכוכב הבא" לאירוויזיון 2024
Eurovision 2024: all you need to know
Israel gears up for Eurovision 2024 with Hurricane amid controversy over its initial song selections; Eden Golan to battle in second semi-final; countdown to Europe's iconic song contest begins
Omer Tessel, Ran Boker | 03.08.24
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Israel to dispatch security team ahead of Eurovision Song Contest
Shin Bet team to travel to Malmo to assess necessary measures, including size and scope of security detail required to protect Eden Golan and Israeli delegation
Ran Boker | 03.08.24
עדן גולן, זוכת "הכוכב הבא" לאירוויזיון 2024
On the way to Eurovision: Israel's reworked song likely to be accepted
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation changed the title and many of the lyrics of 'October Rain,' deemed too political by the European Broadcasting Union, and now sources say the new song 'Hurricane' is expected to be approved; Deadline for submitting songs is March 11
Ran Boker | 03.05.24
עדן גולן, זוכת "הכוכב הבא" לאירוויזיון 2024
Dance Forever, Israel's alternate Eurovision entry, rejected in second snub
Foreign Ministry tells Ynet second pick, which references Hamas massacre at Nova music festival, also turned down by European Broadcasting Union; read the lyrics here
Ran Boker, Itamar Eichner | 02.28.24
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Herzog says dialogue required to solve Eurovision song crisis
After Ynet disclosure that Eurovision could disqualify Israel's song as too political, president says we need to be 'smart and not just right' in order to reach this important international stage: 'It is important that we be there'
Ran Boker, Nina Fox | 02.25.24
עדן גולן, מתמודדת "הכוכב הבא לאירוויזיון"
Eden Golan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2024
Golan won the finale of the reality show 'The Next Star for Eurovision' in order to represent Israel in the international song competition to be held in May in Malmö, Sweden; her final performance was dedicated to the hostages in Gaza
Ran Boker | 02.07.24
נועה קירל בגמר אירוויזיון 2023
Despite boycott calls, Israel will participate in Eurovision
Despite calls throughout Europe to boycott Israel in the annual song competition, the European Broadcast Union announces that there is no intention to oust Israel; 'This is a competition for broadcasters - not for governments - and the Israel Broadcasting Corporation has participated in the competition for 50 years,' says official statement, in response to Ynet's request
Ran Boker | 01.22.24
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Noa Kirel in last minute rush to find guest performer
Songstress has concert next week and hopes to share the stage at the Tel Aviv Yarkon Park with a Eurovision star but thus far is unable to secure an appearance
Ran Boker | 09.14.23
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