Israel to Revise Eurovision Song Lyrics to Avoid Disqualification
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Israel's public broadcaster has requested changes to the lyrics of a song submitted for Eurovision 2024 after it was initially barred for breaking rules on political neutrality. The song, "October Rain," is an apparent reference to the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October. Israel's President Isaac Herzog called for "necessary adjustments" to ensure Israel's participation in the contest, and the broadcaster is in the process of choosing its entry. Musicians from other Eurovision countries have called for Israel to be suspended over the war in Gaza, but Eurovision organisers have resisted those calls, arguing that the situations in Ukraine and Gaza are different.