A 'No Stage for Genocide' Protest in Vienna, Held a Day Before Israeli Representative Noam Bettan Is Set to Perform With the Song 'Michelle' at the Finals, Comes Amid Calls to Boycott the Eurovision Competition Over Israel's Participation Despite Its Gaza War

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has devolved into its worst crisis in history, marked by a historic five-country boycott and audience protests over Israel’s participation amid…

Israel’s finalist says he cried before the semifinal as years of work hit at once, then delivered a poised performance despite boos and hostile chants

Dueling rallies and a general air of unease hung over the city as Israel prepared to take the stage Saturday.