United by music, divided on Israel: Eurovision tensions bubble up in famously neutral Switzerland

Eurovision Song Contest: There is fierce debate about, and protests against, Israel's participation, yet this time the Song Contest is remarkably peaceful…

United by music, divided on Israel: Eurovision tensions bubble up in famously neutral Switzerland

The EBU is preparing for a potential repeat of last year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which was overshadowed by the participation of Israel amid its war in Gaza.

United by music, divided on Israel: Eurovision tensions bubble up in Switzerland

… Russia was following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine … Israel, but countries like Georgia, Azerbaijan and even Australia. … in Malmö, Sweden, protests against Israel’s participation … from Spain, Iceland and Slovenia, have also questioned whether Israel should …