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Why are Israel and Australia participating in Eurovision?

Eurovision has been an Europe-wide party since 1956, so why are Israel and Australia allowed to take part?

Evening Standard

Why was Eurovision controversial last year?

The event began with a boycott, featured protests, and a rare disqualification.

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2025 braces for protests as Israel participation draws criticism

Swiss police have warned they “might have to intervene” in any demonstrations

The Independent UK

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Parade, Protests Kick Off Eurovision Song Contest Week

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.

International Business Times

Complaint Filed Over 'Throat-slitting Gesture' At Eurovision Protests: Israeli Broadcaster

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

International Business Times

Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation

RTÉ asks European Broadcasting Union for talks after 72 former contestants call for ban on Israeli broadcaster

The Guardian - UK

Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general 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."

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Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned

More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed an open letter demanding Israel and its national broadcaster KAN to be banned from this year’s contest, which is due to take place next week.

Euronews

In open letter, former Eurovision contestants call for ban on Israel

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The Independent UK

Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned from contest

Exclusive: Over 70 former contestants have signed an open letter demanding the country and its broadcaster be excluded

The Independent UK

Hamas accuses Israel of weaponising aid as Gaza’s hunger crisis worsens

Israel’s defence minister admits blockade is a ‘pressure lever’ against Hamas and there are no plans to ease it.

Al Jazeera

Ireland’s Eurovision entry Emmy wants to ‘bring happiness’ amid ‘hard times’

The singer said it is ‘really important’ for the Eurovision Song Contest to deliver light-hearted entertainment.

Evening Standard

Israel preparing ‘hell plan’ for Gaza to force Hamas to release more hostages

Plan reportedly calls for mass expulsion of Palestinians to southern Gaza, stopping all aid supplies, and cutting off power and water

The Independent UK

Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports

Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart

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The Independent UK

The biggest showbiz stories of 2024: From Eurovision to Oasis

Banksy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce also dominated the headlines.

Evening Standard

Eurovision organisers vow to ‘protect’ artists as new code of conduct introduced

Agreeing to abide by the code of conduct will be a requirement for accreditation to the event.

Al Jazeera

Lebanese PM Mikati ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Lebanon, Israel ceasefire

Lebanon’s caretaker PM Najib Mikati said Washington’s Middle East envoy ‘suggested’ a ceasefire could be within reach.

Evening Standard

Bambie Thug teases Eurovision return with two-time entrants Jedward

EXCLUSIVE: Irish singer shares ongoing frustrations with EBU's handling of complaint against Israeli broadcaster Kan

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Evening Standard

Eurovision organisers 'regret' that some delegations 'didn’t respect the spirit of the rules'

Acts complained about a tense atmosphere backstage at this year’s song contest

The Guardian - AU

Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, say Swedish police

Klein may be charged over alleged threats and face a fine if convicted, after a member of the production crew made a complaint to police

Evening Standard

Key moments from 2024 Eurovision Song Contest final as Olly Alexander suffers 'sound issues'

Large protests took place in Malmo over Israel’s participation, while Dutch entrant Joost Klein was disqualified

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision mirrors how countries see one another. That’s why I can’t watch Israel take part

No amount of mental gymnastics can justify allowing its inclusion while a humanitarian catastrophe goes on in Gaza, says journalist Jeffrey Ingold

The Guardian - UK

Israel to compete at Eurovision song contest after changing lyrics to its entry

Song amended after organisers banned entry for seeming references to 7 October attacks, which broke rules on political neutrality

Evening Standard

Israel changes lyrics of controversial Eurovision song to avoid being disqualified

Israel’s entry had political overtones regarding the Gaza situation which would be breaking competition rules, organisers had warned

The Guardian - UK

‘Peck the bait!’ The political messages hidden in Eurovision songs

As Israel’s 2024 entry is scrutinised, we look at the times when songs got around the contest’s impartiality rules

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