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Eurovision 2019: KAN confirms security deposit will be paid… as local media reports Tel Aviv will be host city
It means Israeli hasn’t forfeited the right to host
10 reasons why we love Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
From chickens to divas and everything in between
Eurovision 2019: EBU responds to “deposit crisis” as tensions between KAN and Netanyahu continue
“There are always contingency plans in place”
Eurovision 2019: Israel’s Netanyahu threatens to close broadcaster KAN if they forfeit hosting rights
Some pundits think Netanyahu is more interested in upcoming elections than Eurovision
Eurovision 2019: Still no agreement – 48 hours before deadline, KAN threatens to give up hosting Eurovision 2019
Serious business or just a game of chicken?
35 million euros? Israel’s KAN has “positive” Eurovision 2019 budget talks with government…as rumours swirl Erez Tal and Assi Azar will host
But they’re still bickering over the security deposit
Golden Boy no more? Nadav Guedj dismissed from the Israeli Army Choir over “disciplinary problems”
“He failed to comply with the choir rules”
Wednesday Wishlist: Our dream Eurovision 2019 contestants — Hungary to Malta
Including LYRA for Ireland and Beatrich for Lithuania
Dana International releases new version of “Mi Ha’Ish” to support Israel’s LGBT community
The lyrics come from the Bible
Eurovision 2019: EBU extends deadline for $14 million security deposit…as KAN CEO urges the state to fund the contest
A sparring match between the government and KAN
Eurovision 2019: Israel’s KAN needs to make a €12 million hosting deposit this week….but report says Netanyahu won’t provide it
The Israeli government won’t fund it
“Good morning Germany! Is there anybody here?” Mikolas Josef and Netta perform to a noticeably subdued audience
Bringing the energy to breakfast television
Haifa isn’t hosting? Israeli media claim municipality failed to submit Eurovision 2019 bid by deadline
The mayor says the report is rubbish
“We are all equal” — Netta and Dana International speak up for Israel’s LGBT community amid surrogacy bill protests
They’re calling for equal rights