Israel’s existence in Eurovation This was already a controversial issue for war in Gaza last year. Now, 72 musicians and eurovishan artists have signed an open letter Aimed at the European RadiDIFUSHONE Union (UI).
They ask the organizers It prohibits the participation of Israel And in his National Radiolician song “Caso Palestinian genocide And ‘apartheid’ rule and Military For decades against the entire Palestinian people. “
There are former winners in the signing of the letter Charlie McKeticonOvarian Salvador Chopol y Bernando TortoAs well as the British singer May the MullerFrench La Sarra, former Turkish pending Hadise açıkgöz And the competitors of the last year Ásdís maria y gáteBoth participants in the letter describes “the most politically politically, confused and unpleasant of the history of the competition.”
In fact, Eurovision was 2024 The controversy occurred Amidst a series of attacks on Gaza, Israel participated in the competition. Some critics accused hypocrisy of refusing to withdraw IsraelOf the competition, to Previously excreted to Russia in 2022 After the invasion of Putin Ukraine.
Finally, Israel was allowed to contest last year, although he threatened to retire after he asked the country rival to change his song. “October Rain” Production Notes They felt She’s for 7 attacks on October.
Israeli public television ‘Khan 11’ Review
Last year, the Israeli public television ‘Khan 11’ received fierce criticism for the treatment of his delegation, especially in the Irish language. Bombie tukIt was blaming the chain “To persuade violence” against her.
Open letter states: “All members of the European Broadcasting Union (UR) request that the Israeli public chain of the Eurovision Festival is demanding the exclusion of ‘Khan 11’. TV ‘Khan 11’ Israel’s genocide partner Against the Palestinians of Gaza, the regime of ‘apartheid’ and the military occupation used by the Palestinian people. “
“Uuer normalizes and hides Israel’s crimes ”
“By continuing with the representation of the Israeli government, uuer To normalize and cover their crimes“, Continues the letter.” Uuer has already shown that she is able to take action, as in 2022 When he was out of Russia Competition. As for Israel, we do not accept this dual grade. “
“As the singers, composers, musicians and other individuals who have the privilege of participating in the Eurovation, we are now asking the members of the UI and all its radio organizations to function, and to avoid the excessive degradation and disruption of the festival: Israel should be excluded from eurovation“. You can read the entire letter on the website Artists for PalestineJug.
Than 56,000 signed in a similar request Asked by the ban on Israel by 2024, elsewhere, Iceland’s composers and Ladies and 1,400 professionals association throughout Europe called for the suspension of Israel’s participation in Eurovation.
Earlier said: “URU is a public broadcast agency that can participate every year Eurovision Festival. We are not free from world events, but, together, our role is to ensure that the competition is in its essence – A universal event It promotes links, diversity and adding through music. “
Former Spanish representative has not signed any report
Carnival Eurovision has been abducted since 1956So this is the oldest television show in the world. The semifinals will be held on May 13 and 15. Melody refers to Spain, with ‘Isa Diva’ with the song.
Former Spanish representative has not signed any report Against Israel’s participation in Eurovation. Eurovision final is celebrated this year May 17 Saturday Basel (Switzerland). Israeli participant Yuel Rafael will perform the theme of ‘New Day’.
