Will Israel win Eurovision despite international controversies and tensions?
Find out how Israel, despite international controversies and tensions, could position itself as one of the favorites to win the next Eurovision song contest. Let’s analyze the political and cultural issues surrounding its participation and explore the country’s chances of success in this iconic musical competition. Background to Israel’s participation in Eurovision This year, Israel’s Eurovision journey was marked by controversial and tense moments, which captured international attention. Israeli artist, Eden Golan, was selected to represent her country with the song “Hurricane”. However, the original version of this song had to be changed due to direct references to recent political events, such as the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel. Impact of protests and threats Eden Golan’s qualification for the final was also surrounded by protests. Thousands of people mobilized in Malmö, Sweden, where the competition was taking place, to protest Israel’s participation, due to the ongoing unrest in Gaza. These protests sparked a debate about the place of politics in an event meant to…
