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Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think

The war in Gaza means the European Broadcasting Union is risking its liberal reputation, but to ban Israel would be to undermine the organisation’s fundamental purpose, says author Chris West

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision 2025 final: The 26 countries competing tonight

Ireland was left broken-hearted after failing to qualify from the second semi-final, while delegates for Israel, Greece and Austria were voted through

The Independent UK

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

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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."

Euronews

Irish broadcaster calls for 'discussions' on Israeli Eurovision involvement

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE has called for a “discussion on” Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The National (Scotland)

RTE asks for ‘discussion’ over Israel’s participation in Eurovision

RTE director general Kevin Bakhurst said he was ‘appalled’ by ongoing events in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

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.

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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

Eurovision 2025’s UK entrant ‘revealed’ on BBC Radio 1 – but fans are confused

Many believe the news was shared as an accident

The Independent UK

Israel selects October 7 survivor Yuval Raphael as Eurovision entrant

The 24-year-old hid inside a bomb shelter from Hamas during its attacks at Nova Music Festival in 2023

The Independent UK

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 announces host city in Switzerland

A list of participating countries for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be announced later this year

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Thousands protest against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo, Sweden say Israel should be excluded over its conduct in its war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Dutch singer Joost Klein axed from Eurovision final following backstage ‘incident’

He was seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday during the flag parade before missing the performance of his track.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Israel qualifies for Eurovision song contest final despite protests

Thousands had marched against the country’s inclusion in Saturday’s final but Eden Golan’s entry was voted through

Evening Standard

Why is Israel competing at Eurovision? Eden Golan set to sing in final

Israel’s 20-year-old entry will perform Hurricane in Saturday’s final

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The best (and worst) Eurovision logo designs from the past 67 years

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WEKU

After facing criticism, Israel has revised its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest

Eden Golan's original song, titled "October Rain," has been renamed "Hurricane" after objections that it was not politically neutral. Israel's public broadcaster will reveal the amended song Sunday.

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Israel Threatens Eurovision Pull-out If Entry Vetoed

Israel on Sunday warned that it may withdraw from this year's Eurovision Song Contest if organisers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.

The Guardian - UK

Israel should have a voice at Eurovision, says president amid row over lyrics

Isaac Herzog said ‘haters try to drive us off every stage’ as lyrics to October Rain scrutinised by organisers

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Eurovision song under ‘scrutiny’ for alleged Hamas attack reference

Organisers considering if lyrics breach non-political rules a week after giving Israel all-clear to participate

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EBU launches Eurovision Sport, a free streaming platform for sports

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has launched Eurovision Sport, a streaming platform offering live sports broadcasting and coverage of various events.

The Guardian - UK

Threat of Women’s World Cup blackout averted after terrestrial TV deal agreed

European broadcasters and Fifa have ended their stand-off over Women’s World Cup TV rights

Daily Mirror

Women's World Cup to be shown on BBC and ITV after deal finally agreed with FIFA

The FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway in just over a month and a TV deal has finally been agreed to broadcast the tournament following lengthy negotiations with politicians having also got involved

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup avoids embarrassing TV blackout as BBC, ITV and Fifa strike deal

All 64 matches from the World Cup will be broadcast on terrestrial TV in the UK, with deals also secured for other European countries

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