Israel will compete in Eurovision 2024. In a statement, the EBU said:
“The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) can confirm that the official submission from its Israeli Member Kan has been deemed eligible to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest in May.
“The Contest’s Reference Group, its governing board, made the decision to accept the song ‘Hurricane’ for the upcoming competition after careful scrutiny of the lyrics.”
“It was agreed that ‘Hurricane’ met the necessary criteria for participation in accordance with the rules of the competition.”
The EBU confirms to me Israel will take part in Eurovision:
— Daniel Rosney (@DanielRosney) March 7, 2024
"The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) can confirm that the official submission from its Israeli Member Kan has been deemed eligible to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest in May.
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The Israeli newspaper Ynet revealed the news earlier in the day.
According to their sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Israeli broadcaster KAN agreed to change the song that was previously disqualified by the EBU.
This is despite KAN initially saying that it would not make any changes to their original submission “October Rain,” which was banned over its political lyrics.
That prompted the EBU to confirm that it has, in fact, agreed to the changed song, which is now called “Hurricane.”
Oooh the Mossad funded trolls are out in force in the comments. Obviously Israel should have been kicked out. Those of us who have a sense of decency should pick a protest song to vote for.
I wish that the audience there in Malmo behave and dont start booing this girl but I dont think this IS going to happen. I suppose Swedish Broadcaster Will use some kind of sound filter if the audience gets too excited and we wont hear it but the poor girl will experience it anyway.
I dont have to worry about those scences as my tv goes OFF for 4 mins!!
And the next song is;…………………..
Don’t worry we won’t even pay attention you not there ..you won’t be missed
Thank you, I wont miss it either.
Remove Israel and it won’t happen
Music should unify not devide and that’s exactly what they’re doing by allowing Israël to compete this year. And it’s exactly what they’re currently doing in their own country
So there will be booing audience again
Israel entry was leaked
The leak is fake. Not israeli.
The real song will be released this evening.
not fake
May God bless and protect Israel!
by God you mean the Devil?
By God
Devil don’t bless. Devil curses. Why don’t to start reading a bit? Books are useful you know.
Wiwibloggs I have an uncomfortable question for you?
Will there still be a react video for the Isreali entry ?
Obviously! I believe there will be many “reaction videos” to the “Hurricane” starting tomorrow evening.
Lol I actually wished I typed it exactly how Jamala said it to Maruv.
I will skipp any of this online imput!!
As I have stated before I grant them ONE of my online views.
After that i will ignore and giving no attention to them.
It might be one of the drops in the Ocean.
Too many tears are already putting a sad outlook on this ESC24 edition.
All the Best to ALL.
Halleluia Song a Song!!
So when are Russia and Belarus getting their apologies? Israel gets to do everything either of them did and worse with absolutely no repercussions. It’s disgraceful.
EBU didnt want to eliminated Russia, but FIFA did it, Russia were eliminated of everything so they had to do it too. Eurovision is not the ONU its a song contest
Belarus broke less rules than Israel has.
i rather have Israel doing well than that loser Joost Klein and corrupt AVROTROS
#BanNetherlands
The more I hear Eden’s interviews, and get to know her, the more I realize how good person she is, she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, she is the type of person who would not harm anyone. And the most beautiful thing is that even though she looks amazing and she is an excellent singer, she is very modest. May God bless her and give her strength to get through this period successfully. Amen!
Glad to hear Israel will be participating.
Enjoy!
The moment she says “I don’t approve of the lives taken by my government and I’m not here to represent that side of Israel at the contest” I’ll begrudgdingly accept her participation.
Never accept a fascist.
I don’t like it when artists are complicit in the atrocities committed by their governments. Is this not exactly why Belarus and Russia weren’t welcome anymore? They’d rather try and send artists who work as propaganda mouthpieces for their governments instead of being their own people with their own beliefs. And if her own belief is that her government isn’t in the wrong and isn’t just smiling and nodding acting like they haven’t done anything wrong because she was told to do so? Well, I’m voicing out my earnest disapproval of that stance, as is my right as a viewer.… Read more »
Not happy about this decision. They shouldnt compete this year because of the situation.
I’m not happy to suffer your presence here…. Do your best to evaporate.
Lol
Russia competed btw 2014 to 2022 being in war with Crimea! In the 90s all the balkans countries were in war and they compete! This is song contest!!
I heard an interview of Eden, she was told that the representatives of Finland and the representative of the UK do not want Israel to participate. And what she said just made me fall in love with her even more. “All I can say is that I am neither angry nor sad, everyone can think what they want, I wish them success in the competition despite everything and I would love to meet them in Malmö.” I did not expect such a response, She have a good heart, I wish her the best result 🙂
In addition, she said “I will represent Israel in the best way I can, I know that the world media does not show the whole truth, I will do everything to spread the truth and explain the reality that exists in our country.”
She’s right, the world media does not show the whole truth. It’s not showing the whole truth and is constantly minimizing what’s going on in G.aza because the IDF vets every single video footage taken by journalists there and heavily control the flow of free press about it. I think she should include that part.
Also huge shame on Wiwibloggs for making G.aza a trigger word for the censors.
I use the words District G. No probs at all.
Like in that wonderfull movie The Matrix (1999).
They spoke about the Districts beyond the gated fence.
25 years ago and still very current.
Fake news, Olly Alexander only signed a letter that accused Israel of committing a gen0cide, but never said it himself that he wants Israel out of the contest. Israeli embassy in London was in the know that it means Olly wants Israel out.
I find it hard to believe she has such a good heart if she is happy to represent this country at this time. There is something very off with her.
Because there are things she knows that you don’t. She knows the truth about the situation, because she lives in Israel, she knows what is true and what is false. And what you see in the media is mostly false and deliberately exaggerated against Israel.
The media is actively twisting the narrative in the FAVOR of Israel not against it and it’s why they get to keep doing what they’re doing. You are so dishonest it hurts.
Today in Amsterdam the Jewish Holocaust museum has been opened by Isr, President Herzog received by Dutch King Willem-Alexander with all egards.
They both were booyed at arrival.Both speeched and were booyed again by the couple of thousands of protesters around the location.
Military Polices forces had to maintain order.
Can you explain my the Israeli government assassinates Germans who saved Jews during the War?
I really dont have an idea what you wanna ask?
Rephrase that please!
Just posting a fair question to you as I didnt get your message. Isnt that the core of communication??
But the downvotes are getting in.
WHY???
The Planet isnt ready for proper healing Im afraid.
Thats a really sad message to Mankind tho, no matter how their staging will be.
I’m sure she believes whatever propaganda her apartheid supporting government tells her
She knows what she’s doing. Totally malicious behavior.
If Iceland makes good on its promise to withdraw from Eurovision 2024, what would happen next? will it stand alone or cause a chain reaction?
Regardless if they will be the only one to withdraw or not, next week will not be good in the ESC world.
Martin will lose his job for sure.
I think Swedish intelligence services are capable of foiling terrorist plots; and if incidents do occur, they would be capable of handling the situation. However, it is still very risky.
Yes indeed and this whole situation lays a big gloom over the ESC24 edition.
What shouldnt have happened imo
Many people were eager enjoying a some fun lighthearted musicshow every year ESC24, le Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson Européenne .
Some light in a very gloomy and disturbed Global World.
The light is struggeling, but we are feeling a good breeze from the North West coming in.
Its sad politics have taken it over.
Love shines a Light!
Should we set a “Fund Raising” for some paper towels – to wipe your worrying tears Fizzpunk?
I don’t want to get political, but just bc we are not currently in the war zone doesn’t mean we are not struggling. There are a lot of young people with health issues, for example cancer. I myself had gone through surgery and chemotherapy due to cancer last year at the age of 28. Eurovision has helped me along the way. And after all that and with demanding job and such an anticlimax in the world right now, I need sth to hold on to and it’s Eurovision, it makes me happy and cheers me up every time. Nothing can… Read more »
Fully agree – and my full support to you BabyGrogu. We all want to enjoy (without the blackmailing and bullying prospect of islamic lunatics).
Your reply is from such a low level, that we sane humans wont have enough paper towels EVER covering the fload of our tears!
Why on EARTH so say such things?
Don’t be such a Drama Queen Fizzpunk! No Drama – No Tears (and less wrinkles…)
Yes thank you pumkin, we true Queens know how to exit stage left gracefully without losing our tiara’s.
You should read the manuel Etiquette beter.
And again!!
One with your experience should certainly know in depth about the subject matter… ha ha
I know,
We always granted the Court-clowns as they entertained us enough untill there jokes couldnt be heated enough in the kitchen. So stay out of it. The Kichen we mean.
Sleep well.
U 2 Fizzpunk. You are quite entertaining – and this is refreshing!
So we agree that wherever there’s “support for Palestine” there’s terrorism involved.
They can’t solve the mystery of who assassinated the Prime Minister in 1986. Also, It’s the Zionists who are the threat.
I have a feeling this isn’t going to end well. And I’m not talking about the song…Let’s hope for the best.
So you’re taling about the war? Oh OK! Yeah! It will end VERY well, Israel going to win!
Thank you. 🙂
Israel already won!! H4m4s is now not even close to surfacing ever again!!
Yes, they’ve only just radicalized tens of thousands of kids whose entire life is now going to be them holding onto the grudge of their families being m.artyred and it will feed a never ending loop. And then the new H4m4s will spawn from those remnants because you were more interested in causing more trauma than trying to solve an issue. Let’s all remember which politician in power right now is indirectly responsible for the failing of the Oslo Accords: Hint, it was not anyone from H4m4s.
Israel is heading down the same path South Africa went down when apartheid was abolished.
One hardly can expect a smart comment from someone totally ignorant on the facts and who does not know what apartheid means… Go back to school baby!
Well, then all the experts at Amnesty must be wrong because they say the same thing
I had no idea you are a comedian… Of course they are!!! Are you talking about the corrupt organization accused of selection bias, as well as ideology and foreign policy biases?(by Ukraine, India and more…) and where a French worker commited suicid3 because of the work place culture? Ha, ha ha… that was a good one!
Israelis are on the streets protesting Netanyahu. Protestors stormed the Kesnet. The government is losing control.
Explain who so many companies are pulling out of Israel? The Israeli economy has shrunk 20% during the last quarter.
They do the same path!!
At the end of the path there’s Light!!
Its such a writing on the Wall that a message of the Light at the end of the Tunnel is so many times downvoted!!
And ya all think that Bambie is the Demon………………………..??
Making your Mind Up
We will guide our path through your brain of worms with Light.
Shewing on each and every worm detected and finally spitting it OUT!
We say Grace to all living creatures.
Avada Kedavra
Did I mention the war anywhere? I was talking about the audience’s reaction!!!
Why?? what will the audience do? Will they boo her? It will only make people at home feel sorry for her and vote for her, like Russia 2015. And if you mean that someone will go on stage and try to hurt Eden, it won’t happen, she will be surrounded by security guards, with weapons.
Thats a very sad thought indeed.
A festival built on the ashes of WW II bringing peace, happyness and Unity to a scattered Europe with An estimated total of 70–85 million people perished.
We have to ‘celebrate’with weaponized troops surrounding the stage……………………….??
Marcel Bezençon the founder in 1954 ( he came up with the idea ) of Le Grand-Prix Eurovision de la Chanson Européenne would turn around in his grave!!
The message is lost.
I need to prepare myself mentally for what is going to happen from March 10th. The Israeli music video for Eurovision is going to break the internet, I can’t wait. It is possible that within a week it will already reach 10 million views. 🙂
It must be lonely to live in a world of delusion where only your narrative exists!
Thankfully everyone else lives in the real world!
Which World?…. The falling “W0ke” one you cling to?…
Imagine coming to a Eurovision fansite where basically every original founder of the site and writer is queer to some extent and complaining about “The w0ke”… You are not in the right place.
You dont even know what w0ke is, let alone what context to use it in. You just had to utter the word to make yourself look like you’re part of a bandwagon!
Absolute sheeple!
Also if you want a perfect example of w0k3, make sure you look at Israels history at the ESC. They’re probably the most ‘w0k3’ country going!
Gay marriage is illegal in Israel.
Bambie says HAALLLOOOO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWAke4NPEU
Were you the same person spamming every thread with Noa “Dines with the Trump Family on the Regular” Kirel news last year? If so, stop while you’re ahead.
8 days have passed… only 2.3 million views
How I imagine Eden’s performance: blue colors, smoke machine, wind machine, blue chiffon dress/something very lightweight that move with the wind, it should be something very dramatic. Can’t wait to hear the song to imagine what it will really look like on stage. 🙂
Dude Eden is not gonna date you if you keep spamming the Wiwi comment section.
She is a bombshell.. like DAMN!
Literally. A perfect representation of Israel and their favourite pass time.
Chappeau
hehehe, yeah funny just you is talking about b@mbs………………………Run for the hills.
Hope Mordor wants you back, pumpkin.
Catcalling isn’t cute even if you do it anonymously online.
She’s a fascist. Like Eva Braun
But maybe Bashar is gonna date you with your ridiculous pro Palestinian comments.
pumpkin didnt you know by now that the combi of blue chiffon, a windmachine and pyro’s could lead to embarrassing situations on stage??
What do you mean?
Go read it again.
Maybe you should take the security manual from under your seat with what to do when the plane goes down.
I do envisage a time in the next 10 years or so when it may be impossible to stage the song contest because of greater issues relating to Israel or Ukraine, or whatever comes next. I hope I am wrong, but already I’m fearful for Malmö 2024.
Yes, i am worried too for Ukraine, Israel and Europe.
I can see the whole contest getting cancelled purely because of Israel
Won’t be Isreals fault if there’s a t attack it’ll be the monsters fault – Isis/ H@m@s
It is a ballad, then. Imagine some people will be lighting their phones, waving hands..etc, during her performance, when over 300k women and children are dying, millions are displaced, and those who survived are fighting starvation. I am ashamed of being a human, honestly. We lost all empathy towards others.I think a century later, we will remember this as an all-time low for human history.
300K? You literally throwing random numbers. Let’s say 300000000K that’s just as accurate
If h@m@s and their allies are not weakened, the free West wont even exist in 100 years from now.
Disgusting terrorist State! Needs to be expelled! Zionist lobbyists and their lies are being exposed in the social media era!
Get educated before you dare to comment! Not nice to be ignorant…
You denying Israel’s gen0cide is actually one of the common signs of committing one.
“Wishi-Washi” words…. In your case – being SILENT is worth GOLD!!… Don’t show in public you are a t3r0r supporter (for the ones that instigated current outcome)
Supporting the people of Palestine does not equate supporting H@m@s you got worms for brains, not even worms cus worms are smarter.
Back to you dear! a samrter person would not go as low as you did. You don’t even know what gen0cide means…. poor you…
Tell me what gen0cide is then, I’m actually curious what you will say.
look at the “The Economist”. It explains
How the term “gen0cide” is misused in the Isr@el-H4m4s w4r
You’re too lazy to explain to me ok then..
You see how you jump to conlusions on baseless claims?? (As if you shoot first – and only then you look for a target…). My full explanation to you was not approved by wiwi (so I sent you a source…). Are you telling me you are too lazy to look after the TRUTH?…
If you and and other people are against h@m@s, why there aren’t any pro-Pal protests against H@m@s?
That would make a good statement and helpful for the people in Gza.
But no, not even one such protest or banner.
Look ANGELINA the off vid of Bambie is out!!
I thought you might like it!!
Grüße aus Holland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWAke4NPEU
Avada Kedavra
Owe my all those downvotes…………………. YEEAAHH a good hex spell coming in!!
After all, Ham:as wrote in its charter in 1988 that their goal is the destruction of the State of Israel,
and in 2007 65% of the residents of G:aza voted for Ham;as, and on 7/10/23 he tried to implement his charter, does Israel not have the right to self-defense? And Ham:as even announced that it intends to carry out another massacre in Israel,
We will puke on those with filthy mouths having the ungodly mouths with speaking in using words such a discracefull way in the joy of the freedom of another humans soul.
We need to fight for Freedom for ALL.
Not against eachother.
The plane is coming down.
Mayday maday………………
You still not reached under your seats for the security manual my pumpkins??
Avada Kedavra,
Good soup on the table at least 2mmrw!!
Good Night, be safe wherever you are.
?I have never heard of such a ge0nocide that Israel distributes leaflets two weeks before the ground attack for the residents of Gaz:a to move to the southern area in Rafah near the Egyptian border so that it will not be harmed, it even took over Ham:as television to send a message to the residents of Ga:za to move south so that it will not be harmed, Israel allows daily admission Trucks with humanitarian equipment such as: water, food, medicine, clothes, etc. This does not sound like gen0cide.
Owe, really…………..??
Which news do you watch??
International Human Right Organisations have a diff take on your Wild Picknick in district G!
They’ve literally been bombing Rafah
Unless something extreme happens..
After March 11, it is no longer possible to disqualify Israel from the competition. From a legal point of view, Israel can sue the EBU. In addition, the sponsors of the contest “MO” & “RC” are Jewish/Israeli, so there is no chance that Israel will disqualify in any case.
Post deadline period does not guarantee immunity from disqualification. Romania was disqualified two weeks before Eurovision 2016.
Romania was disqualified due to financial problems, they had unpaid debts from 2008, and it happened two and a half weeks before the Eurovision. In contrast, with regard to Israel, the EBU stated numerous times that Israel meets all its obligations.
So what if sponsors have Jewish CEOs, it doesn’t matter really what nationality they can be, this is Eurovision not Israelvision.
Suing EBU lmfao Russia and Belarus didn’t even try.
You’re literally embarrassing yourself with this propaganda speech. Did KAN pay you to write these comments?
Update: Eden will not participate in the pre-Eurovision parties, in addition to this there will be no regular interviews, interviews and questions will be in “meet and greet” and press conferences. Eden will not participate in the opening ceremony either. These things may change in the future tho.
We already knew this.
Good, that way most of us can continue to ignore her bizarre participation
I think she’s not attending the ceremony due to Yom HaShoa being in that period.
Well that isnt anything we didnt guess already.
Well if you are invited to the party but not really a great contribution for the festive vibes. Its beter they skip that element in the broadcast.
Looks soo much better on prime time TV globally!!
Best decision EVER.
how bad! why she is going to participied? I know that she is going to get booed in the pre partys but also in Eurovision,She has to earn the public’s support and show that they would love to see an end to the war and a peaceful solution.
Eurovision New Settlement 2025
According to what I understood from the leaks, this year the security arrangements for the Israeli delegation to Eurovision have already been arranged with the EBU and the Malmö police. There is no chance that anyone will invade the stage, Eden will be surrounded by security guards every second and the fans will undergo strict security checks before being allowed to enter the hall.
We already knew this. Since November to be precise.
As I expected, they kicked and stamped their feet at the EBU and expected carte blanche. When that didn’t work, they threatened to pull out of the ESC rather than change their lyrics. Then when that backfired, they bowed down to the EBU. Why so desperate to be a part of a meaningless entertainment show during a time of intense political unrest and after loss of many lives? Surely is it not a time to focus on important issues like spending time, money and effort to find a worthy solution to the situation? Is it not a time to let… Read more »
The same could be said about Norway and Finland. And whether Iceland sticks to its words remains to be seen.
And the same can be said about Ukraine
The contest is not meaningless.
So a contest is more important than a raging war where thousands have lost their lives? Okay, I got it. I understand how the current situation means very little to you.
I never said anything remotely like that.
You’ve project all that onto a five-word sentence.
I wouldn’t call this a meaningless entertainment show: it’s one of the few places where Israel can present itself and try to show a different image to the world. I think it’s extremely important for KAN to be there in Malmö.
Why did Ukraine continue to participate in the contest or other international events and competitions? By your logic Ukraine should have withdrawn from all international competitions to “focus on war”. That doesn’t work like that. A country at war still tries to maintain any sort of normality and provide some escapism to the population.
Yes, I agree. Ukraine should also have focused on healing instead of entering a song contest. Is that really hard to understand? When someone loses a loved one, they don’t gallop off to somewhere fun where people celebrate music. A normal mind wouldn’t behave in that manner. But the leaders of these warring states aren’t interested in that. They have a story to push, and what better way than to hi-jack an entertainment show watched by millions around the world, where you can peddle your narrative….whatever you choose it to be. The Zionist leaders obviously understand the power of the… Read more »
Darling, I live in Israel and I was born in Ukraine. I have a personal connection to both of those wars and I know better than you how people behave and what they feel during a war. You are full of BS and you’re just pushing your agenda in a very id*otic way. Just be quiet because you clearly talking out of your as*.
There’s no agenda. It’s literally common sense. But ignore logic and just dance and sing away at a song contest instead of focusing on a war that’s costing thousands and thousands of lives in your own country/countries!
Good. They’ve changed the lyrics. Now let’s get on with the show.
The contest has been brought into ill dispute.
the show wont never look the same anymore!!
The foundations are rotten to the core.
Only save face in the media.
Tho there some spectaculair acs in this edition.
For saying GRACE.
Thank you.
Waterloo 2024.
EBU can’t ban them unless Israel breached the rules with the lyrics and they were close to withdraw but sadly the president of Israel is smart enough to understand that by withdrawing they are going to self-isolate themselves from a big event like ESC and they know well that they can use it as a PR machine so they accepted to change the lyrics. This Eden girl has no idea what she is going to experience in Malmo. Sad for her of course but it should not be a surprise. It’s depressing because the vibe in the arena will be… Read more »
I for one think it’s sad that over 10000 children won’t be able to see the sun rise every day.
While the number is most likely inaccurate, yea, dead kids is painful
I just can’t stand it when people completely forget the other part of the war, with the Israeli hostages still suffering in captivity.
But hey, I guess people are fine with that.
Those hostages are also not seeing the sun rise, but the fault does not lie with the hostage takers but the IDF for taking radical measures and refusing the hostage trades that are being arranged and offered. Yesterday marked the 5th time they had refused one.
So maybe if it weren’t for the shocking massacre that took place on 10/7/23 the Israeli and Palestin:ian children, women and adults would be alive and seeing the light of day, conclusion? There was no reason for the shocking massacre that the Palestin/ians committed and there is no point in going to war and even violating a ceasefire since the Palestinia:ns are at a clear military disadvantage, and the residents of G;aza must flee to safe places as the IDF advised them to do two weeks before a ground maneuver and perhaps Egypt will show Arab solidarity and open its… Read more »
“Maybe if H4m4s didn’t do something bad we wouldn’t have killed all those innocent people” are you listening to yourself?
Should we kill innocent Russians as well because Russia attacked Georgia and Ukraine? Should we kill innocent US citizens because their country waged war in the Middle East for 4 decades? Stop excusing the murder of innocents because of the actions of the few. I don’t want more Israelis dead by the hands of H4m4s, but I also don’t want more Palestinians dead by the hand of Israel. Do you understand?
You’re worried for the safety of random people in the crowd?
Those violent protestors will only target Israelis, as usual.
Even non-Israeli Jews all around the world are experiencing hatred and violence nowadays, so how come YOU feel unsafe?
One, that’s not true. Yesterday, a group of Israelis beat up a Palestinian in Athens. Most Jews are against the War.
Oh I think Eden is perfectly aware of what she’s going to experience in Malmö. I think she’ll be prepped to hold her head up high in defiance, in the perception Israeli’s have that the entire world is against them. It won’t be a pleasant experience for her, but she’ll feel that it will be worth enduring it.
She’s a fool. She’s gonna ruin any chance for a career in any field just so she can be a tool for fascist propaganda.
I’m clearly see yours fascist propaganda.
I am convinced that Eden will represent Israel with honor in the competition and there is no doubt that she will be at the center of interest in Malmö
Calling me a fascist is laughable because I’m literally arguing against facsism. Israel is a fascist country, just like, if not worse than Nazi Germany. Eden will have this one moment in the spotlight for being the face is the Israeli Propaganda machine. As soon as the contest is over she will disappear into obscurity, just like Yuliya Samoylova, as her purpose has been completed.
Israel did breach the rules and the EBU gave them far more chances than they gave Belarus.
Israel should have taken the high road and opted out of this year’s Eurovision. They’ve been given plenty of opportunities to do so. As it is, they will suck all the joy out of the event and make it only about them. Thank you very much.
All this grief for the sake of a shampoo sponsorship. People can disagree and downvote all they like but it would be foolish to think that this could have possibly gone differently if not for that
Why should Israel opt out? Should Ukraine opt out to? Let’s throw them out of events they love because someone attacked them? How does that make any sense?
Stop equating this to the war in Ukraine. The power structure is the complete opposite.
How is it similar to Ukraine? No-body had any real issue throwing Russia and Belarus out when I’m sure both countries also have lots of nice people who are big Eurovision fans.
You welcome.
But no .
Tank you
So be it they are participating, like they did since 1973. No big deal. They do have a place on the Eurovision stage. EBU told them to change the song etc and they did it in line with the requirements and expectations, we can’t dispute that or criticise the EBU. However, please note if they fail to qualify even with a good song then there is a message to them from the rest of Europe and a strong one too. Just be prepared, because very likely they might not qualify.
They will qualify. Maybe they won’t have many “fans”, but the fans they do have will be very fanatic and vote frantically for the Israeli entry. You can’t vote against them… but you can vote for them.
If EBU is so concerned with political lyrics I want Croatia and Czech Republic to be cut from all the videos in the ESC YouTube channel. By the EBU logic, those songs were way too political to participate therefore they probably participated by mistake. Take them out please.
They broke the rules more time than Belarus did and where is Belarus now with Eurovision? Israel broke more rules than Belarus.
Like what?
Some are writing here that Israel should’ve been banned because of security issues, supposedly coming from the Palestinian community in Malmö and the audience, among others.
This is what it sounds like: (1) since some pro-Palestinians may CREATE a security threat or even a terrorist threat at Eurovision, (2) other pro-Palestinians say that Israel should withdraw or be banned, precisely due to this threat.
This sounds like straight up blackmail. I hope Sweden and SVT don’t let themselves be intimidated by violent radicals. The country has already accepted way too many of them.
It’s not blackmail, just realism. Israel’s presence there poses a security threat. You don’t have to be a pro-Palestinian to recognize that.
Horrible word, btw. Pro-Palestinian. How can you be for or against a people?
A security or terrorist threat by WHOM? Violent, radical pro-Palestinians? Who else?
You’re the one calling it blackmail, like everyone who supports Palestina is somehow in cahoots with potential terrorists. Recognizing a threat is not the same as condoning it.
Would you suggest to keep women locked up in their homes to prevent them from being r@ped? The threat exists, you know.
Don’t blame it on the victim, blame the violent people who wanna hurt Israelis.
Israelis are the violent ones. How many Israeli civilians kill Palestinians in the West Bank everyday? Israel has gone full fascist, we’re acting worst than the Nazis.
Israel was attacked. This is the harsh reality of a war. We’re not in a fairytale.
Israel does not kill people because it is bored, it does kill when it comes to self-defense. Your attempt to paint the Palestin;ians as innocent and Israel as aggressive -will not succeed. I remind you that in Israel there are independent courts, even Pales:tinians can sue the IDF if they think the army exceeded its authority.
Israelis settlers kills Palestinians for fun. Israel has gone full Nazi at this point.
Your comment “the country has already accepted way too many of them” no one is lesser of importance in life, there is no tier and hierarchy in race. Palestinians are not a threat to Eurovision, what should be banned is the rhetoric which stirs too much hatred from any side. Your language is disturbing and not true.
Well said
No one is lesser in life and I’m going to be downvoted here but I’ll give you some food for thought real quick.
Try and think how come Arab countries aren’t taking in any refugees from other Arab countries, and think of what’s going to happen in the future in Europe.
It’s wrong to accuse all of them, of course, of causing trouble, but too many people who do cause it have already entered the different countries.
Some cultures are just too different from each other.
It’s a lie that Arab countries don’t except refugees from Arab countries btw, millions of Palestinian refugees were already forced into Lebanon and Jordan , classic Islamophobic dog whistle
Explain to me why Sweden’s ruling government party are the Nazis?
“ The country has already accepted way too many of them.” oooh ok we get what you’re trying to go for here. You do realise the most recent Swedish winner is of Moroccan descent right? Why this Islamophobic dog whistle?
By the way: “Hurricane” is a ballad song, an “exploding ballad” meaning a ballad that starts small and “explodes” towards the end. The song is in English except for a few sentences in Hebrew. The song is about “a young woman who goes through a crisis and overcomes it”. People who have heard the song say it’s a beautiful ballad and it definitely has the potential to win with a good performance.
and Eden’s voice sounds “Amazing” in it… that’s what I understand from the Israeli article.
There is no way on earth Israel is winning this year.
And you think that artists will want to go to Tel Aviv next year?
I don’t want Israel to win, but Mathematically speaking it’s hard to stop a vocal minority in a ‘popularity’ vote. Our only hope is for the juries to tank it.
Yeah guys, deal with it: Israel will be there, just as it should.
I’m with you brother..
Damn right it should.
Said by some with hate in their heart.
Israel participating means a hige security risk, not only for Eden and the rest of the delegation, but for everyone else in tje venue. What horror will we be witnessing next May?
those people suggesting there might be some sort of terr*rist att*ck leave me thinking some of them might secretly wish for that to happen.
Also … Israel was able to host when there were rockets hitting Tel Aviv and actual threats by H*mas just mere days before before the concest. Baku was able to host despite threats from Iran.
If Malmö can’t guarantee the safety of ALL participants, Sweden has officially become a banana republic and should immediately be stripped of its hosting rights.
That is what you mak of that?
Tel Aviv hosting was the equivalent of when the Nazis hosted the Olympics in 1936. Full propaganda.
Israelis love action, at least it won’t be boring.
A horror perpetrated by WHOM? Violent pro-Palestinians?
After current events it’s more likely that some Zionists will be causing trouble.
For all artists and us fans. Not only in the arena but also in Eurovillage.
So when Israelis and Jews are being targeted around the world, you really think others would be hurt in Malmo?
Israel being there doesnt mean a security risk – only those who wish to hurt us make it dangerous, and even then – not to everyone.
Shame on you.
You forget two things. 1, violence against Muslims has increased a lot more than violence against Jews. 2, most of the violence against Jews is Zionists Jews attacking Non-Zionist Jews.
So you prefer that israel wont take part, because of violent pro-pal people who coukd carry out an attack?
Then you have to go after those violent pro-pal attackers.
Never give in to terrorism.
So happy!!!! Tel Aviv 2024? I haven’t heard the song but Eden is amazing!!!
We’re already in 2024. The winner this year will host in 2025.
Oscar has no brains
…Well. Unless something happens to change things, I think that’s possibly it for me, which is a shame, because we were finally starting to see some other songs that I liked.
Maybe you’ll see me again, but quite possibly not. I’ll maybe take a look at the last remaining songs left, …but I guess for now the most I can say is good luck Netherlands, but chances are I’m not watching
Good riddance
I really feel sorry for Eden as all of this hate is by no means her fault. The only thing she is “guilty” of is just being a representative of Israel in this contest at times of ungodly turmoil in her country and around the world. I also feel for her in the regard that due to the extreme hate out there in Europe and beyond, I would be quite shocked to see her live and in person at the shows in Malmo or any of the promotional events and pre parties for that matter. I don’t see her going… Read more »
She can still say she doesn’t want to go, can’t she?
Why would she?
to avoid receiving hate a!
There is also the fact she has Russian roots, she is patriotic and she performed in occupied Crimea. That won’t go down well with some countries like Ukraine and its neighbours.
She has no Russian roots.
I read that her father worked a few years in Russia and the family moved with him.
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the family left Russia and moved back to Israel.
And why would Eden not go to Eurovision, Alex?
Because she will receive hate?
Never let haters rule your life.
Stand tall.
Love to Eden and the Israeli Eurovision fans.
Being Russian is not a problem. We’re not being racist. Our criticisms are based on their ideology and their actions.
Only fools will accept the comparison with Russia, by the way the EBU has already responded to this outrageous equation and it was not due to the war in Ukraine but rather that Russia did not meet the conditions of the union. While Russia launched a particularly cynical and cruel attack on Ukraine, Israel fell victim to the most murderous terrorist attack the country has ever known, Israel was forced to enter into a war of existence against an enemy that holds 134 hostages and Ham:as, which is a terrorist organization, uses the residents of Ga:za as human shields and… Read more »
Israel holds 8,000 Palestinian hostages. The only time hostages have been released has been during a ceasefire. And the three hostages who escaped were killed by Israel upon their return.
You also forget that this didn’t start on the 7th of October. This started in the 1940s when Zionists slaughtered entire Palestinian villages. It’s called the Nakba.
It’s interesting how no-one had any hard feelings for Russia not being able to participate, or Russians missing out on celebrating etc. but now it’s a big deal, personally I think it’s bizarre that she would want to represent the country in this moment, she should be ashamed of what they are doing.
Who is this ‘no one’ I heard many people complain during the invasion of Crimea in 2014.
Israel needs to rethink if it should participate this year. That’s all I can say.
Why? For defending themselves?
We understand the ‘why’ with their defence. Israel’s interpretation of ‘how’ they defend themselves is a controversial and very concerning issue. I would have given them credibility if they stepped out for the year. They are disillusioned with the prospect of winning this event, only resulting in Eden ending her international career short. One’s own well-being and mental health are important, this isn’t going to go well with the viewers. I hope this isn’t white washing or even pink washing.
I think Israel does not go to Eurovision with the purpose to win.
Israel is going just with the purpose to be.
I’m sorry but you became the monster you sought to destroy. Your self defence is no longer excusable because you left tens of thousands of kids to starve. Look at what you did and own up to the consequences of your actions.
I am not Israeli and I stand with Israel in their difficult fight against h@m@s who is embedded in civilians.
Ethnic cleansing is not the solution you think it is…
You want civilians to die then, that’s what you’re saying.
Sorry? Who told them to go to war? If it weren’t for the terrible massacre on 7/10/23 they would have had food, they also violated the ceasefire in early December, and you forget that even at these moments Ham:as is throwing missiles at the sovereign territory of the State of Israel and endangering its residents, so definitely self-defense. Also, I have never heard that the attacked side should take care of the needs of the attacking side, have you heard such a thing in previous wars? I have not heard and yet Israel has been bringing monetary equipment into Ga/za… Read more »
You were bullying the Palestinian territories for decades. What happened on Oct 7 was indirectly caused by your obsesive tormenting of these territories you occupy.
Is this meant to be threat?
You could say more. I don’t blame you though.
I’m quite fed up with certain words in modern society. People can say mean and cruel things on social media. But do they give death threats? Do they actually hate peole? Do they spread hate? Actually no. It exists for sure, but hate is not the same as criticism, saying mean things, being tone deaf of cynical. The languages in the world have tons of words. I’m fed up with putting etiquettes on stuff that just don’t belong there. I think the whole story around KAN’s process tells just that. KAN themselves don’t seem to mind using etiquettes. Certain views.… Read more »
This is a bitterly disappointing decision. After watching Eurovision for 20+ years, I will be boycotting it this year.
Don’t boycott Eurovision 2025. 😉
If Israel is still present than the boycott will be bigger.
this is so wrong. you’re not going to change the situation. Israel is still taking part in major sports events like Olympic Games. Are you gonna boycott it as well?
Anyway i am sure everyone will be watching.
And Russia has been kicked out of the Olympics as well. Israel should be kicked out. At the end of the day the people in charge of the world have no conscious.
I feel like someone is almost certainly going to, or at least attempt to, invade the stage during Israel’s live performance. Under the rules, if an act’s performance gets interrupted, they get to go on again.
I’ve always wondered what happens if their 2nd performance also gets interrupted. Maybe we’ll get to find out this year?
Oh absolutely.
They would switch to a rehearsal clip and play that instead. Much like Iceland 2021
I despise at how politically corrupt this contest has become.
This thread is politically corrupt!
For your information, the Eurovision family of events avoids politics at all costs.
Yeah they unleashed hell on Earth when they approved Hurricane. Politicians in Belgium are not happy with this. Iceland is not happy with this. And it’s just the beginning.
I really hope the Spokespeople call out Martin on his fascism during the voting procedure.
I will only say this: Israel’s participation in the ESC or sporting events has always been controversial for morally-conscious people considering it embodies everything apartheid-era South Africa did: i.e., racial and cultural supremacy of Jews (mostly imported Jews) vs. inferiority of native people (mostly Arab-speaking), which is manifested through – dispossession of natives, exile of the natives to neighbouring countries, not recognizing them neither as Israeli citizens (which I think is as much an obligation for Israel as it is for Myanmar to recognize Muslim Rohingyas. States should and cannot choose what people receive citizenship or not, as long as… Read more »
The Indigenous Voice referendum failed in Australia last year, and look at what is representing them this year. I guess what I’m trying to say is that the world works in mysterious ways.
I thought the same thing. A sad outcome then; but maybe one-day they’ll get their 0.618.
SBS has always sent entries from minorities in most cases and people of colour.
Kate and Voyager were the only Caucasians they sent. Guy is Sri Lankan, Dami is Korean, Isaiah is Indigenous, Jessica is Indigenous and Indonesian, Montaigne is Latina and Filipina, Sheldon is Filipino. And now Electric Fields.
Every year their is a global indigenous conference, where indigenous people like Maori, Cherokee, Taino and the Koi people of SouthAfrica (not the tribes of the current black leaders who are not indigenous to SA) together with jews come together.
They celebrate israel as the indigenous example of people returning and taking back control of their land,. They support Israel. Its the first example of decolonization.
Many indigenous Australians voted against ‘the voice.’ Indigenous Australians are not a monolith and many didn’t believe that ‘the voice’ would help them. A lot saw it as White Virtue signaling.
Great comment. I agree 1000%. Great historical comparisons.
I cant stand all this hate towards the artist. If the song is good I will vote for it in the semi final. And yes idc if you all will downvote me now :))
Literally no one is throwing hate at her. Its criticism of her choices and the comments she’s made.
F Israel , can’t wait for them to NQ
NGH LOL
That’s the ESC spirit UNITED BY HATRED.
I wonder what the F is for .
Israel is not even trying to Q this is but get ready for next year’s and you are not welcomed to TEL AVIV 2026
F.U.
Correction: United by music
Israel is the only country bringing hate.
Can’t wait for you to F off
I can’t wait for Tel Aviv 2025
Literally no one will be going.
Please don’t commit suicide if they do. Your mom will be upset
Israel beats the basement dwelling haters yet again.
Evil never wins, Bashar will tell you!
LOL totally
Israel: 1
Israel’s haters: 0
And even Bashar from Iceland lost… lol
EPIC FAIL
Those haters got their karma right up the A. That’s so funny
On the other hand, I don’t back up your previous comment. It’s way too far for me
It’s not “Israel hating” it’s people with a conscious.If any country has hatred in their metaphorical heart it’s Israel.
Yeah yeah twist the story. Tjat’s not what I see on social medias
I love seeing how Israel haters explode every year on reddit, instagram, twitter, youtube and even here on wiwibloggs, and Israel still buries them all. LOL Just like Israel does to its enemies. For example G@za is destroyed, it really looks like after a hurricane. And Israel only used 30% of its power. 🙂
Sounds like something to be proud of…
Definitely! Especially after I saw a video of P@lestinians celebrating in the streets while H@mas men drive the body of a naked Israeli woman around the city. Israel has only just begun, the war will continue for a long time, Israel will make them miserable. No matter the cost!
They are celebrating just lile you.
Just citizen buried after being crushed. It’s not haters. A big bunch of civilians. Bombing them might make them haters of course.
I dont take sides here, but there is nothing to be proud about killing innocent people
Sure!! Say that to H4M4S – that started all of this
Wiwibloggs, these are abhorrent comments.
They are. Will I ever be able to forget that cruelty?
wiwibloggs has lost their moral compass.
Go israel can’t wait to hear your song
Good luck Eden, glad to see EBU made the right decision and didn’t bow down to the violent mob. A lot of people here are in for a rude awakening during Israel’s points reveal lol.
Israel has broken more EBU rules outside of Eurovision than Belarus. There is no justifiable reason for them to remain in the organization.
Try your luck in TikTok, I heard a lot of people fall for Propaganda there.
Sadly, Israel’s participation this year will overshadow everyone and everything else in Malmö.
Overshadowed by controversy
I’m sorry I don’t see any controversy. There was no reason for all this hatred towards Israel but pure antisemitism and unexplained hatred .
If someone has a problem with Israel in Malmo he can stay home.
This is not antisemitism you got worms for brains.
I know right? It’s so tiring that some people still insist that being against Israel is the same as being against Jewish people. It’s not. By throwing “You’re just antisemitic!” around so much, the term will lose all meaning.
It’s silly because technically Palestinians are also Semitic people.
Why sadly?
Blame it on whoever made it such an issue.
There is no reason to disqualify Israel, there wasn’t any reason in the past. Politics is not part of the ESC .
You are not paying attention. Wake up.
Not if you move to Area 51.
I see what you did there lool
I am sure Israel will shine this year