Israel's participation in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has sparked controversy. Some fans and performers objected to Israel's inclusion, and activists attempted to have Israel barred from the competition. Despite facing bullying, Israel's representative, 20-year-old Eden Golan, received significant support from the public and was celebrated upon her return home. Israeli journalist Yonatan Touval revealed that the Israeli government hired experts to set up voting communities across dozens of countries to boost popular votes for Israel’s song, which won 2nd place in the popular vote. Eden Golan stated she was a voice for the hostages during the competition.
The comedy show Eretz Nehederet features Israel's Defense Minister confronting Eurovision contestants before Israel's representative Eden Golan saves them despite facing threats and rudeness during the competition. Story by @HannahBrown972 https://t.co/8fduWpjdqg
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Israeli government hired expert(s) to set up voting communities across dozens of countries aimed at pumping up the popular votes for Israel’s song at Eurovision, Israeli journalist Yonatan Touval reveals. “The effort was successful as the song won 2nd place in the popular vote.” https://t.co/J2FjcvfOb4
Israel’s Eurovision Singer Eden Golan Comes Home to Cheers: ‘I Was a Voice’ for the Hostages https://t.co/jjbZ4lS77a
Activists tried to have Israel barred from Eurovision and fellow contestants bullied 20-year-old Eden Golan. But the ordinary folk of Europe rallied round her and gave her the moral victory she deserved. https://t.co/ivqZeTU5OW
Some fans and performers objected to Israel's inclusion in this year's Eurovision. Experts say it's not the first time world events have threatened to overwhelm the song competition, which organizers insist is non-political. https://t.co/pCZJp2JShP .