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Experts Explore Israel's Surprising Public Vote Win in European Championship

Israel's participation in the European Championship has been criticized from several quarters due to the country's warfare in Gaza – but despite this, Israel won the public vote. Two experts explain why in Swedish Yle.

Experts Explore Israel's Surprising Public Vote Win in European Championship

TV Broadcast Interrupted with "Justice for Palestine" Message Before Eurovision

A text box was displayed for Spaniards who on Saturday evening had turned on the TV to watch the final of the European Song Contest. "Peace and justice for Palestine" it read before the broadcast of the program.

TV Broadcast Interrupted with "Justice for Palestine" Message Before Eurovision

Protesters Disrupt Eurovision Stage During Israel's Performance

Demonstrators threw colour and tried to rush the stage during Israel's performance in the European Championship final. This is reported by EBU to NRK.

Protesters Disrupt Eurovision Stage During Israel's Performance

Austria and Finland Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Controversy

KAJ's main competitor, JJ from Austria, advances to the final in Eurovision. So does Finland's Erika Vikman" with "Ich komme".

Austria and Finland Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Controversy

Disruptions at Israel's Eurovision Rehearsal with Flags and Whistles

Israel's representative in Eurovision was disturbed during the rehearsal before Thursday evening's semifinal, writes the organizers in a press release. Six people waved large flags and blew whistles – and were subsequently removed by security guards.

Disruptions at Israel's Eurovision Rehearsal with Flags and Whistles

Eurovision Semifinal: Finland, Austria, Israel Compete Against KAJ

KAJ are already clear for the final in Eurovision. But this evening's semi compete some of Sweden's toughest competitors: Finland, Austria and Israel.

Eurovision Semifinal: Finland, Austria, Israel Compete Against KAJ

Israel's Role in European Song Contest Still Under Debate

Last year, Israel's participation in Eurovision was the subject of protests. This year, the criticism seems to have cooled down somewhat, but the country's place in the competition is still being questioned.

Israel's Role in European Song Contest Still Under Debate

Israeli Singer Yuval Raphael Prepares for Boos at European Song Contest

The Israeli singer Yuval Raphael expects to meet booing when she performs Israel's bid "A new day will rise" in the European Song Contest in Basel, she tells BBC. .

Israeli Singer Yuval Raphael Prepares for Boos at European Song Contest

Palestinian Flags Prominent at European Championship Opening

Palestinian flags dominated in the audience when the artists of this year's European Championship were presented on the turquoise carpet in Basel. .

Palestinian Flags Prominent at European Championship Opening

October 7 survivor competes for Israel in ESC

It will be 24-year-old Yuval Raphael who represents Israel in the European Song Contest this year. .

October 7 survivor competes for Israel in ESC