Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel's exclusion over Gaza conflict and double standards

Eurovision controversy as contestant's open letter calls for one country's ban - The Mirror

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is looking to be one marked by controversy as over 70 former contestants sign a a letter accusing the EBU of "whitewashing" Israel's crimes

Ireland Urges Eurovision Organisers to Reconsider Israel's Participation Amid Gaza Genocide - Quds News Network

Dublin (Quds News Network)- Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to hold discussions about Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Its director general, Kevin Bakhurst, said he was “appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages”. Bakhurst said RTÉ wanted a disc…

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 17th is approaching and with it more calls are being made for the exclusion of Israel. But do these demands have a real chance?

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo backs calls for Israel’s exclusion

The reigning champion of the Eurovision Song Contest has called for Israel’s exclusion from the competition slated to take place later this month in Switzerland. In an interview with the UK’s edition of The Huffington Post this week, the Swiss singer said they support calls urging Israel’s being banned from taking part in the competition. Nemo, who won Eurovision last year with 'The Code,' described Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as being "f…

Protesters call for RTE boycott of Eurovision

Organisers staged a mini-concert featuring short speeches as well as musical performances of anti-war and pro-Palestinian songs

Already in 2024 there were great tensions and demonstrations at the Eurovision Song Contest because of the participation of Israel. Now there are more critical voices - a large group of former participants writes an open letter.