Israel’s presence at Eurovision was already a contentious issue last year considering the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Now, an open letter addressed to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) ...
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 might still be six months off, but it's already dominating headlines thanks to yet another controversy. Ahead of the competition, eight of the countries that usually ...
BASEL, Switzerland — Most contestants at the Eurovision Song Contest are seeking as much publicity as possible. Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile. The 24-year-old singer has done few ...
The controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is showing no signs of slowing down. Because of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, many critics have called for ...
Usually known more for pop anthems and extravagant costumes than for political disagreements, the Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major boycott after a push to eject Israel from the contest was ...
Director-general Tim Davie has refused to say whether the BBC will take part in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest as controversy grows over Israel’s participation. The national broadcasters of ...
The last two Eurovision Song Contests have undoubtedly been among the most contentious in the competition’s history – and next year’s event is already looking just as controversial. Israel’s continued ...
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna in May 2026, after the Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 competition with his operatic ballad, Wasted Love. The UK will be represented by ...
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.
Thousands of musicians, artists and music industry professionals, including many past participants in the European Song Contest (known as Eurovision), have condemned the genocide in Gaza and the ...
The term ‘hypocrisy’ is the most convenient term, but certainly not the most apt to describe the inclusion of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. We must search for other terms that could ...
Yuval Raphael previously said she was expecting boos during her performance, as Israel's presence at the Basel contest has drawn controversy amid the war in Gaza. By Ethan Millman Music Editor ...