Eurovision, Israel and calls for a boycott: ‘Some artists may be afraid to pull out — but if somebody jumps, others will too’
Organisers are attempting to quell a backlash against the Israeli entry as many artists face increasing calls to boycott this year’s contest
It was unprecedented in the long history of Eurovision. On Tuesday, organisers of the song contest felt compelled to issue a statement condemning “targeted social media campaigns” amid reports of threats against Israel’s 20-year-old contestant.
The competition, which takes place in Malmö, Sweden, between May 7 and May 11, has been mired in controversy over Israel’s inclusion at a time when its attacks on Gaza have left more than 33,000 people dead.
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