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Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won Russia's revived Intervision song contest, a Cold War-era alternative to Eurovision, which aims to promote traditional values and anti-Western narratives, with participation from over 20 countries, though the US withdrew due to political pressure.
Israel has agreed to revise the lyrics of its Eurovision Song Contest entry, "October Rain," after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) raised concerns about its alleged political references. The original lyrics were seen as alluding to the October 7 attacks and were deemed unsuitable for the non-political event. Israeli public broadcaster Kan has submitted an updated version of the song, retitled "Hurricane," as the nation's latest entry. The controversy comes amid ongoing calls for a boycott of Eurovision if Israel is not barred from competing, and follows the near selection of a Palestinian singer from East Jerusalem as Iceland's entrant for the contest.
Israel's Eurovision entry, "October Rain" by Eden Golan, is under scrutiny for alleged references to Hamas attacks, with the country threatening to withdraw if the song is censored. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is assessing the song's lyrics, which are said to contain sensitive political content. Israel's public broadcaster, KAN, has stated that it will not replace the song if it is not approved. Meanwhile, there are calls from musicians in other countries for Israel to be suspended from the contest due to the conflict in Gaza, but Eurovision organisers have resisted these calls, emphasizing the event's non-political nature.
Israel's proposed Eurovision entry, a song called "October Rain," has sparked controversy due to its potential political connotations related to the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7. Some social media users and Eurovision fans argue that the song's title may be too politically charged for the nonpolitical event, leading to discussions between Israel's public broadcaster and the European Broadcasting Union over its suitability for the competition.
Israel delays unveiling its chosen song for the Eurovision contest following a request from the European Broadcasting Union to screen for political content, with the EBU reiterating its refusal to bar Israel from the competition. The song selection process is ongoing, with the committee considering two final songs and awaiting EBU approval of their lyrics. The EBU emphasizes the non-political nature of the contest and grants Israel's request to participate in the second semi-final.