DoctorE wrote:First song I have ever liked in this contest

DoctorE wrote:First song I have ever liked in this contest

DoctorE wrote:So you like it too

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Israel could ban Icelandic Eurovision entrant over political views
Israel could ban Icelandic Eurovision entrant over political views
Far Out StaffFar Out StaffMarch 10, 2019
Iceland’s representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Hatari, may be banned from entering Israel, if the Israeli “lawfare” organisation Shurat HaDin get their way.

In a statement, Shurat HaDin’s founder Nitsana Darshan-Leitner said:“We received information that the band representing Iceland supports a boycott of Israel. Last summer, the band signed a petition distributed in Iceland calling for the boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest. After being selected, Hatari announced that it intended to protest against Israel on stage at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite the fact that it would violate the rules of competition.

“According to the amendment to the Entry into Israel Law, a person who is not an Israeli citizen or in possession of a permanent residence permit in Israel will not be granted a visa or residency permit, if he or the organisation or body he is working for has knowingly issued a public call to boycott Israel, as defined in the Law for Prevention of Damage to State of Israel through Boycott. The Icelandic band publicly and explicitly called for and supported a boycott of Israel. They must be prohibited from entering the country.”

zulumoose wrote:I don't think I have watched any of this contest since the early 80's, but I have a sudden interest in watching Iceland's entry this year....
Thanks for the heads-up Israel.

Svartalf wrote:can't believe the thing that sang for France even made 14th rank, it's so bad I juste can't post a link.