Israel has unveiled their new entry for the Eurovision Song Contest after the country faced push back to the lyrics of their previous song.
The new song, titled Hurricane, will be performed by singer Eden Golan during the international song competition in Malmo, Sweden in May.
Her original track, October Rain, caused controversy as the lyrics were thought to reference the Hamas attacks of October 7th.
On Sunday, Israeli broadcaster Kan 11 revealed the new song, which has been created by Keren Peles, Avi Ohayon and Stav Beger.
Eurovision describes itself as a non-political event and has previously blocked addresses which they fear could politicise the event.
In 2022, Russia was banned from competing in the song contest after its invasion of Ukraine.
The country’s national broadcasters subsequently suspended their memberships of the EBU in protest, preventing them from taking part in future contests.
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The Years & Years singer will perform his new dance-infused single Dizzy, which some critics have said may be “enough to get the judges’ heads spinning”.
Last year, Israel was represented by Israeli singer Noa Kirel who performed her song Unicorn which placed third.
Ireland will be represented by non-binary artist Bambie Thug this year, while Years & Years singer Olly Alexander will represent the UK.
Backlash
Ireland South Ireland MEP and Wexford man Mick Wallace is among those to condemn Israel's participation in the competition.
"It's just absolute nonsense... What are they even doing in Eurovision - they're not even in Europe.
"We're watching a genocide taking place on our phones and they're still going to take part in Eurovision and they're still going to continue in the European Championships - I mean what's gone wrong with the world," Wallace told Beat.
By PA Reporter and Beat News
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