An Israeli singer has advanced to the prestigious Eurovision finale, overcoming conflict over her song title that previously mentioned “October” and opposition from thousands of anti-Israel protestors outside the venue in Sweden.
Her amazing rise to the top comes at a moment when Israel needs a boost of confidence as even its most prominent ally, the U.S., has turned its back on the Jewish state’s need for aid.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video saying, “Eden, I would like to wish you success, but you are already successful! You are competing, proudly and impressively, not only in the Eurovision but you are successfully competing against an ugly wave of antisemitism, and are standing up to it, honorably representing Israel.”
“Eden, I would like to wish you success, but you are already successful!
You are competing, proudly and impressively, not only in the Eurovision but you are successfully competing against an ugly wave of antisemitism, and are standing up to it, honorably representing Israel”pic.twitter.com/3qRGXx629f
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 9, 2024
The 20-year-old singer was met with boos and shouts of “Free Palestine” earlier this week during a dress rehearsal performance for the competition.
Pro-Palestinian activists had been
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