The European Broadcasting Union (the EBU), have released a statement regarding Israel’s participation in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmö.

The EBU had the following to say to the Belgian newspaper, Het Laatste Nieuws:

“The Eurovision Song Contest is a competition for public broadcasters from all over Europe and the Middle East. It is a contest for broadcasters – not for governments – and the Israeli public broadcaster has been participating in the contest for 50 years.

The EBU is a member-led organisation. The EBU’s governing bodies – led by the Board of Directors – represent the members. These bodies assessed the list of participants and decided that the Israeli public broadcaster complies with all competition rules. Together with 36 other broadcasters, it will be able to participate in the competition next year.

At the moment, there is an inclusive attitude towards Israeli participants in major competitions. The Eurovision Song Contest remains a non-political event, uniting audiences worldwide through music.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix