US EditionFormer Eurovision contestants call for Israel's exclusion over Gaza conflict and double standards
- More than 70 former Eurovision participants demanded that the EBU not allow Israel's broadcaster Kan to send its contestant, Yuval Raphael, to the competition, citing complicity in genocide and apartheid against Palestinians in Gaza, per their open letter.
- The letter claims that 'Kan is complicit in Israel's genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza' and calls out a 'double standard' since Russia was banned after its invasion of Ukraine.
- Artists like Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa have canceled performances amid pro-Palestinian protests, reflecting a broader movement against Israel's participation in Eurovision.
- The EBU has not yet responded to the letter, which has sparked debate within the music and entertainment industries.
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Eurovision controversy as contestant's open letter calls for one country's ban - The Mirror
This year's Eurovision Song Contest is looking to be one marked by controversy as over 70 former contestants sign a a letter accusing the EBU of "whitewashing" Israel's crimes
Ireland Urges Eurovision Organisers to Reconsider Israel's Participation Amid Gaza Genocide - Quds News Network
Dublin (Quds News Network)- Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to hold discussions about Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Its director general, Kevin Bakhurst, said he was “appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages”. Bakhurst said RTÉ wanted a disc…
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Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo backs calls for Israel’s exclusion
The reigning champion of the Eurovision Song Contest has called for Israel’s exclusion from the competition slated to take place later this month in Switzerland. In an interview with the UK’s edition of The Huffington Post this week, the Swiss singer said they support calls urging Israel’s being banned from taking part in the competition. Nemo, who won Eurovision last year with 'The Code,' described Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as being "f…
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