Summary of complaint
We received complaints from people unhappy with Israel’s participation in the competition.
Our response
The Eurovision Song Contest is a long-established competition between public service broadcasters from around the world. The broadcasters are all members of an organisation called theÌýEuropean Broadcasting Union, and all members are eligible to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest.Ìý The Israeli broadcaster, KAN, has been a participating member of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1973 and they submitted their entry this year in accordance with the rules of participation, as determined by the European Broadcasting Union.Ìý These rules state the Eurovision Song Contest is not a political event and does not endorse any political message or campaign.