News
Kanye West Performs to 118, 000 in Turkey Despite Bans Elsewhere
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (261+ words) Sunday, May 31st | 15 Sivan 5786 US rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, drew more than 100, 000 fans to a concert in Istanbul on Saturday night. West, also known as Ye, has faced…...
Netanyahu Applauds Eurovision Runner-Up Noam Bettan: "Everyone Is Very Proud of You
1+ week, 5+ day ago (447+ words) Monday, May 18th | 2 Sivan 5786 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Israeli singer Noam Bettan on finishing in second place in this year's Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, despite boos and anti-Israel protests in the audience and boycotts from several countries due…...
Despite Rule Changes, Israel Proved the Haters Wrong at Eurovision
1+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) Monday, May 18th | 2 Sivan 5786 Noam Bettan, representing Israel, performs "Michelle" during the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, May 16, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner The crowd in Austria booed when it was announced that Israel was in the lead,…...
Amid Conspiracy Theories, Eurovision Proves Ordinary People Are Still Willing to Treat Israel Fairly
1+ week, 6+ day ago (944+ words) Monday, May 18th | 2 Sivan 5786 Much like the situation where Israeli soccer teams must qualify for the World Cup through Europe rather than through the Middle East, Israel competes in Eurovision through the European broadcasting system. For years now, Eurovision has followed…...
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel Comes Second Again
1+ week, 6+ day ago (566+ words) Sunday, May 17th | 1 Sivan 5786 Noam Bettan, representing Israel, performs "Michelle" during the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, May 16, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final…...
Boy George Shares Message in Support of Thousands Rallying Against Antisemitism in London
2+ week, 6+ day ago (358+ words) Monday, May 11th | 24 Iyyar 5786 British pop icon Boy George expressed solidarity with Jewish people in a video message that was featured at a rally against antisemitism held in London on Sunday. The Board of Deputies of British Jews said around 20, 000 people…...
Israel's Eurovision Delegation Departs for Austria Led by Singer Noam Bettan
4+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) Friday, May 1st | 14 Iyyar 5786 The Israeli delegation for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, led by Israel's representative in the competition Noam Bettan, departed the Jewish state on Friday morning and traveled to Austria for the annual event taking place this month. The…...
Slovenia, Ireland, Spain Refuse to Air Eurovision Song Contest Over Israel's Inclusion
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (277+ words) Monday, April 27th | 10 Iyyar 5786 At least three European countries have now announced that they will not air the 70th Eurovision Song Contest after vowing not to compete because of Israel's participation. Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain are protesting Israel's military actions in the…...
Roger Waters, Macklemore, Kneecap Among More Than 1, 000 Musicians Demanding Israel's Exclusion From Eurovision
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) Tuesday, April 21st | 4 Iyyar 5786 More than 1, 000 musicians have signed a new open letter calling for a boycott of next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, in protest of Israel's participation. The open letter was published by the campaign group No…...
The Strokes End Coachella Set With Video Montage to Denounce US, Israel Bombings in Iran, Gaza
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) Monday, April 20th | 3 Iyyar 5786 The video montage was displayed as The Strokes performed their song "Oblivius" for the first time in 10 years and the second time ever in concert. As the clip played for the audience, the band's lead singer, Julian…...