Eurovision Organizers “Scrutinizing” Israeli Song Lyrics Amidst Question Marks Over Their Political Nature
deadline.comEurovision organizers are swiftly “scrutinizing” the lyrics of Israel‘s 2024 entry amidst question marks over their political nature.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said it is “in the process” of examining the lyrics to the song from Israeli performer Eden Golan titled ‘October Rain.’ Israeli broadcaster Kan has said it has no intention of changing the song even though there are still three weeks until the final submission date.
Political messages are forbidden from Eurovision and have led to songs being banned in the past such as Georgia’s 2009 entry.
The “October Rain” lyrics, which Kan confirmed are correct when they were leaked to the media earlier this week, include: “They were all good children, each one of them,” and, “There’s no air left to breathe,” along with a reference to “flowers,” an Israeli slang term for fallen soldiers.
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