The Eurovision song contest is open to all members of the European Union and to certain countries outside Europe, including Israel since 1973. preparations for the 2024 edition have been shaken up for several weeks by the participation of the Hebrew State.
Several voices then called for a boycott, including Sweden, Iceland, Norway and Denmark. Others, on the other hand, decided to maintain their participation, not in support of Israel, but as a reminder of the message of peace, love and unity that this competition has carried since its creation.