If Israel is not able to defend itself – hitting back at its enemies – nobody will be safe. “Ironclad support” is meaningless if it translates as a steely grip preventing Israel from taking action.
At the end, the entire cast appeared in T-shirts bearing the names of kibbutzim and communities that have been abandoned since October 7.
Recent global demonstrations and declining support highlight Israel's increased isolation amid its largest offensive against Hamas since 2005, intensifying criticism over its impact in Gaza.
Besides Gadot who congratulated and encouraged Golan in a FaceTime call a few hours prior to her performance, Noa Tishbi also encouraged her and explained to her followers how to vote overseas.
The tear-stricken Bambie Thug said "F*** the EBU" shortly after scoring below Israel's Eden Golan.
While a vocal minority of protesters oppose Israel’s fight against Hamas, millions of Eurovision viewers around the world respect Israel and its Eurovision representative Eden Golan.
The Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Saturday night, likewise attracted such negative attention over Israel’s participation.
“It's a great honor to be here and that I had the opportunity to represent our country, especially in these times,” Golan said upon landing.
“The Code” by Nemo took the top prize with lyrics about artist coming to terms with their non-binary identity
Eden Golan faces mixed reactions performing "Hurricane" at Eurovision, referencing the October 7 massacre, amid cheers and boos, she remains composed.
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