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Eurovision lifts ban on Palestine flags despite anti-politicisation rules

The event’s broadcaster announced that flags would be allowed in the crowd as long as they were not linked to racism, violence or banned terrorist groups

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Eurovision has modified its crowd regulations, effectively lifting the ban on Palestine flags for attendees (Image: Getty)

Arif Imanov, Asaf Mishiyev and Hasan Heydar of 2025 Eurovision hopefuls Mamagama

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The practising Jew who’ll be singing for Muslim Azerbaijan at Eurovision

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Eurovision 2025: Contestant Yuval Raphael will sing 'New Day Will Rise' at the Eurovision Song Contest in May. (Photo: Eurovision/Kan)

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Israel selects song ‘New Day Will Rise’ for Eurovision performance

By Eliana Jordan

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Who are the final four vying to become Israel’s Eurovision entry for 2025?

Eurovision Song Contest

Who are the final four vying to become Israel’s Eurovision entry for 2025?

By Eliana Jordan

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Eden Golan, Israel's participant in the Eurovision competition arrives to the Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv, May 12, 2024. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

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I was forced to hide my identity at Eurovision, says Israeli contestant

By Hannah Gillott

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Israeli Eurovision entrant Eden Golan will be forced to change the lyrics to her song "October Rain," which EBU has rejected due to its "political" reference to the attacks of October 7.

Eurovision 2024

Israel revises song lyrics to avoid disqualification from Eurovision

By Eliana Jordan

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Hollywood superstars sign open letter supporting Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Eurovision 2024

Hollywood superstars sign open letter supporting Israel’s participation in Eurovision

By Eliana Jordan

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Israel selects Eurovision contestant amid calls for boycott

20 year old, Eden Golan was picked by Israeli TV viewers to attend this year’s event in Sweden

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February 11, 2024 10:05

Israel selects Eurovision contestant amid calls for boycott

Iceland threatens to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Decision on whether to boycott will come after Iceland’s national pre-Eurovision contest Söngvakeppnin

By Eliana Jordan

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January 26, 2024 15:44

Hosts introduce the 2023 Eurovision Song contest, held in Liverpool. Eurovision 2024 is scheduled to take place in Mälmo, Sweden in May. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Iceland threatens to pull out of Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes

The Association of Composers and Lyricists of Iceland said the Jewish state should be expelled on the same grounds as Russia

By Richard Percival

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December 19, 2023 11:00

Singer Noa Kirel performs on behalf of Israel during the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2023 (Photo: Getty)

Noa Kirel accidentally reignites row with Poland over role in Holocaust

A Polish official attacked the star on Twitter after she said her family died in the country

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May 21, 2023 10:31

Singer Noa Kirel performs on behalf of Israel during the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2023 on May 13, 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, northern England. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Josh Kaplan

Call me a coward, but I won’t talk to my friends about Israel

What's wrong with wanting a quiet life?

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May 15, 2023 16:25

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Israel Entry Noa Kirel performs on stage during The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final at M&S Bank Arena on May 13, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Travel that hits the right notes

With Eurovision putting the UK’s music heritage centre stage, we’ve found nine destinations to make your heart sing

By Cathy Winston

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May 14, 2023 18:30

Travel that hits the right notes

Eurovision 2023: Israel's Noa Kirel finishes third in Liverpool

Israeli contender Noa Kirel defied expectations with her performance of 'Unicorn'

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May 14, 2023 00:01

Singer Noa Kirel performs on behalf of Israel during the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2023 on May 13, 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, northern England. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel's Noa Kirel advances to Eurovision final

The singer from Ra'anana will face fellow Jewish entrant Mae Muller on Saturday

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May 10, 2023 10:21

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Noa Kirel, representative for Israel, performs during the first dress rehearsal for Semi Final 1 of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 at M&S Bank Arena on May 08, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Hallelujah! Eurovision winner Gali Atari returns to London for Israel 75 celebration

Milk and Honey star will perform at event supporting the Technion, a cause close to her heart

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May 9, 2023 11:14

Hallelujah! Eurovision winner Gali Atari returns to London for Israel 75 celebration

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