The Eurovision Song Contest, often shortened to just Eurovision, is a major annual music competition.
The contest, organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), sees countries from across Europe and beyond - including Israel, Azerbaijan and Australia - submit an original song and select an artist to perform the song in a live television and radio broadcast.
The competition has been held almost every year (barring 2020) since 1956 and is extremely popular around the world, and has helped launch the careers of some of the world's most iconic musical artists.
Overall, the songs tend to be cheerful and the event prides itself on being apolitical, though it has come under criticism for some controversies in the past.
The international song contest will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden, considered to be one of the most antisemitic cities in the world, making Israel's participation more complicated.
Healthy eating and physical activity have led to substantial weight loss, according to sources close to the former Eurovision winner.
Earlier, the National Security Council published the travel warnings for Israelis abroad, which included a reference to Eurovision.
Inside details on Israel's entry to the Eurovision this year, and the singer behind it.
Eden came with good energy but couldn't stop the excitement when her song "Hurricane" was played, and the whole audience joined her in singing.
The production team for events surrounding Eurovision week in Malmo asked DJs participating in the parties not to play Israeli Eurovision songs due to security concerns.
Nine participants of the upcoming Eurovision contest will not boycott the annual competition, simply because of Israel's involvement.
"Golan should not be afraid of the reactions, and if she remains elegant and does not get emotional, it will do her the best service." Sagie Mendelbaum reads Tarot card for Eden Golan.
At the Table: An Israeli wine festival. An international dance festival. Eurovision. These are just a few significant events held at the ICC, which is coming up on its 75th anniversary.
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