Gene Simmons, Helen Mirren, Boy George and music executive Scooter Braun are among more than 400 celebrities and entertainment figures who have signed an open letter supporting Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision this year, amid calls for a boycott due to the Israel-Gaza war.
Organised by non-profit body Creative Community For Peace, which campaigns against cultural boycotts of Israel, the letter reads: “We believe that unifying events such as singing competitions are crucial to help bridge our cultural divides and unite people of all backgrounds through their shared love of music.
