Israeli singer Noa speaks to FRANCE 24 as Israel's participation sparks Eurovision backlash
Summary
Ten countries, including Israel and Finland, advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest's 70th edition. The event faced controversy due to some countries boycotting in protest of Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza, where many Palestinians have died since October 2025.Key Facts
- Ten countries qualified for the Eurovision final, including Israel and Finland.
- This is the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland boycotted the contest.
- The boycott was a protest against Israel’s war in Gaza.
- The conflict in Gaza has caused at least 75,000 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2025.
- Israeli singer Noa, who supports Palestinian rights, spoke about the situation on FRANCE 24.
- Noa represented Israel in Eurovision in 2009 together with a Palestinian citizen of Israel.
- The conflict and protests overshadowed the contest this year.
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