Amid Boycott Demands, Israel Selects Eurovision 2024 Participant

Israeli singer, Eden Golan, has been selected to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest. However, there have been calls from musicians in several countries to ban Israel from participating in the competition due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite these calls, Eurovision organizers have decided not to exclude Israel, stating that the situations in Ukraine and Gaza are different. Golan, who won the national selection competition with her performance of Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," dedicated her song to the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza. The conflict has overshadowed Israel's televised selection process, with the show being postponed due to the Hamas attack and several contestants being affected by the conflict. Golan expressed her excitement at representing Israel and hoped to bring a positive message to the contest. Meanwhile, bookmakers have Israel as the fifth favorite to win the competition.