Eurovision reveals what the world really feels about Israel
The Eurovision Song Contest has become a platform reflecting global sentiments towards Israel amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Despite protests and boycotts, Israel's entries have garnered significant public support, often outperforming judges' scores. This phenomenon highlights the disconnect between political narratives and audience preferences in the realm of entertainment.
- ▪Eurovision serves as a geopolitical battlefield where nationalism and entertainment intersect.
- ▪Israel's entries have received record audience votes despite protests and low judges' rankings.
- ▪Countries like Albania, Finland, and Portugal awarded Israel significant points, indicating broad support beyond Jewish communities.
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Opinion Eurovision reveals what the world really feels about Israel By Yael Bar tur Published May 21, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET The lettering 'Eurovision Song Contest Vienna 2026' is seen during a light show as part of the official opening of the stage at the Wiener Stadthalle prior to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), in Vienna, Austria on April 28, 2026. AFP via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google International boycotts, Iranian-Israeli back channels, snubs, accusations and flaming Irish anger. I’m not talking about the war in the Middle East; I’m talking about Eurovision. The annual singing competition that took place last weekend in Vienna, Austria, is something like the United Nations, if the delegates were wearing feathers.
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