Eden Golan will perform “Hurricane” at the competition in Malmo, Sweden, in May. The approved song has the same melody as “October Rain,” which was rejected.
Actress Helen Mirren, who portrayed former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in the 2023 film “Golda,” was among the 400+ signatories.
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's statement did not mention the release of hostages that have been detained by terrorist groups in Gaza since October 7th.
Jorunn Folkvord, a member of the Oslo City Council on behalf of the communist "Red" Party protested against Israel during the pre-Eurovision Song Contest in Norway.
Fans are calling for a boycott of the series after a video of the 19-year-old actor previously surfaced on social media.
One of the organizers of the event said on stage that “antisemitic bus drivers refused to drive participants to the rally.”
Ward additionally called for a friendly soccer match between Ireland and the Palestinians.
Israeli law prohibits supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement from entering the country.
The Arkansas law requires public contracts to include a certification that the contractor is not engaged in a "boycott" of Israel.
The Heat was scheduled to play in the Mzansi Challenge on March 24.
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