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Before a note has even been sung, Eurovision 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting in recent memory, with more native-language entries than ever before and, yes, its fair share of controversy.

No warm welcomes are expected for Israel at this years Eurovision. Despite this, Israel’s entry “Hurricane” sung by 20-year-old Eden Golan is currently eighth-favourite to win the song contest.

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Despite calls of boycotts, Iceland will participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö, Sweden, next May.

The Icelandic broadcaster, RÚV, has announced that Iceland will be competing in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

While the song contest prohibits political lyrics, Bashar Murad’s music video contains symbols of Palestinian resistance

Bashar Murad vows to ‘bring his people’s voice’ to contest if picked to represent Iceland

Eurovision, which this year takes place on May 7-11 in the Swedish city of Malmo, bills itself as a non-political event and can disqualify those it considers to be in breach of this rule.