The text reflects the author's deep connection to the Eurovision Song Contest, highlighting the joy and pride they feel when Israel participates in the competition.

Despite not being a regular viewer of Eurovision, the writer was drawn to the recent competition due to the controversy surrounding the treatment of Israel's contestant, Eden Golan, by anti-Israel activists.

Eden Golan, Israel's 20-year-old representative in Eurovision 2024, advanced to the finals after performing her song "Hurricane" despite facing challenges due to political neutrality rules.

Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli contestant Eden Golan is facing protests and backlash as she competes in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malm, Sweden.

Israel released a new version of its Eurovision entry, "Hurricane," toned down from an earlier song, "October Rain," to remove political references.

Israel has been approved to participate in the Eurovision music competition after its latest song submission, "Hurricane," was accepted following the rejection of its previous entries, "October Rain" and "Dance Forever," due to political messaging violations.

Eden Golan's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest representing Israel is in jeopardy due to a dispute over the songs she wants to perform.

Eden Golan has been chosen to represent Israel in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

Tali, a singer with Israeli roots, has been chosen to represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest.

During her performance at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Madonna caused controversy by displaying the Palestinian and Israeli flags on the backs of two of her backup dancers, a move not approved by the event's organizers.