Eurovision 2026: How Israel Became Eurovision’s Biggest Controversy

On the eve of its 70th edition, the world’s biggest music competition is facing what many have described as the worst crisis ...
The Forward

The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair

Noam Bettan, Israel’s Eurovision candidate who took second place in the competition, sang in three languages, and chose to start his performance in Hebrew. Meanwhile, the winner — from Bulgaria ...

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote

Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest ...

Eurovision finalists to take the stage amid boycott from Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s presence

Despite Eurovision’s insistence it is apolitical, politics has always been part of the song contest. But this year, ...