Over 1,000 members of Sweden’s music community, including artists like Robyn, Fever Ray, and Viagra Boys, have signed an open letter urging the European Broadcasting Union to exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in response to Israel’s conflict with Hamas.
The letter argues that Israel’s participation undermines the contest’s spirit and public service mission, and sends a message that governments can commit war crimes without consequences.
Despite the petition, the European Broadcasting Union has stated it will not exclude Israel, citing similar decisions involving Russia and Belarus in recent years.
“We believe that by allowing Israel’s participation, the EBU is demonstrating a remarkable double standard that undermines its credibility,” their letter read.
“Allowing Israel to participate undermines not only the spirit of the contest but the entire public service mission. It also sends the signal that governments can commit war crimes without consequences,” the letter said.
“Therefore, we appeal to the EBU: Exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024,” they said.
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