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Ran Boker
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
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03.05.24
Israel's Kan complies with EBU request to change Eurovision song
After claims 'October Rain' lyrics political, failure of diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis, KAN accepts EBU's request to change entry for Eurovision Song Contest
Ran Boker
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03.03.24
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
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02.28.24
Exclusive: Eden Golan fires back at critics of Israeli Eurovision entry: 'I Believe in it'
After the European Broadcasting Union said the song 'October Rain' would be disqualified if it was submitted as is, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has worked to find a solution that will allow Eden Golan on stage for the song competition; 'I want to represent the country ...I wait like everyone else to know what is happening'
Ran Boker
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02.26.24
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
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02.25.24
Eurovision officials say Israel's song is too political - read the lyrics for yourself
The European Broadcasting Union is considering disqualifying the song 'October Rain,' which describes the Hamas massacre on October 7, from the competition due to its 'political' lyrics
Ran Boker
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02.22.24
Israel's Eurovision song could get disqualified for being 'too political'
Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation says in talks with European Broadcasting Union, however, it doesn't intend to change song or lyrics, even if it costs Israel its spot in this year's contest
Ran Boker
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02.21.24
Noa Kirel bids farewell to cousin slain in terror attack: 'The pain and heartbreak are relentless'
Pop star reveals the tragic news that befell her family, after learning her cousin, Reserve SFC Ori Yaish, was killed in southern Israel terror attack; 'The tragic reality has reached me and my family as well'
Ran Boker
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02.17.24
Israel delays picking song for Eurovision following EBU request to screen political songs
Israel delays choosing song following European Broadcasting Union's request to check lyrics for political content; EBU announces again its refusal to bar Israel from the Eurovision song contest
Ran Boker
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02.15.24
Israel's wartime public diplomacy star auditions for Dancing with the Stars
Eylon Levy, a spokesman for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate who gained recognition through his international media interviews, auditions for reality show amid war; no decision made yet on his participation
Ran Boker
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02.14.24
In first, Israel will have no representative in Festival Séries Mania
Festival officials say number of applicants drastically lower due to Israel-Hamas war; Israeli broadcasters claim no fewer series than last year submitted
Ran Boker
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02.08.24
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
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02.07.24
Jewish Tali Golergant, to sing for Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest: "Proud to be Jewish"
The 23-year-old Israeli-Luxembourg national speaks for the first time, expressing her excitement about representing the country back after a 30-year absence from the international competition
Ran Boker
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01.31.24
Israelis take over Luxembourg's Eurovision song entry
The Luxembourg Eurovision pre-show garnered significant interest in Israel, thanks to the victory of Israeli singer Tali Golergant, and the fact that the entire broadcast team was Israeli
Ran Boker
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01.28.24
Fauda star Idan Amedi puts the common good before his own, let's do the same
Opinion: Amedi, known for his humility in the entertainment industry, achieved in one press conference what elected officials struggled with since the war's start: displaying gratitude and sorrow, taking responsibility without being seen as guilty and advocating for national unity to prevent history from repeating; It's unfortunate that he won't be running in the next elections; they should learn from him
Ran Boker
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01.25.24
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