More than 100 artists and leading names in the entertainment industry, including actor and comedian Stephen Fry and TV presenter Rachel Riley, have signed an open letter opposing a boycott of Eurovision in Israel
In a letter published on Tuesday, the signatories described Eurovision as a “unifying event… crucial to help bridge our cultural divides and bring people of all backgrounds together.
“Unfortunately, this year, the spirit of togetherness is under attack by those calling to boycott Eurovision 2019 because it is being held in Israel, subverting the spirit of the contest and turning it from a tool of unity into a weapon of division,” the letter says
Efforts to boycott Eurovision have been spearheaded by an international Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, with the help of Roger Waters, former member of rock band Pink Floyd.
