The New York Times

How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool

Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known. Times investigation Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and ...
The Forward

Clashes over Israel again define Eurovision — this time under the shadow of the Holocaust

VIENNA — Lisa Wegenstein is putting shakshuka on the menu. She hopes it won’t get her any hate. Wegenstein, 59, runs Kantine, a laid-back café and bar in Vienna’s Museumsquartier, a hip museum area ...
Forbes

Eurovision 2026: How Israel Became Eurovision’s Biggest Controversy

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A protestor (L) holds a Palestinian flag as she takes part in a demonstration against Israel ...
The New York Times

Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel

The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does. By Alex Marshall ...
Rolling Stone

Israel Can Compete in Eurovision After Organizers Decided Not to Vote on a Ban

Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision contest after organizers decided not to hold a vote about whether or not to disqualify the country. “A large majority of Members agreed that there was no need ...
THE WEEK

Eurovision faces its Waterloo over Israel boycotts

Director-general Tim Davie has refused to say whether the BBC will take part in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest as controversy grows over Israel’s participation. The national broadcasters of ...