[HIGHLIGHTS] "There is no air left to breathe": these are the words of the song that is in danger of being disqualified for Eurovision - voila! culture

The European Broadcasting Union is considering disqualifying the song "October Rain" that was chosen to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. The last three lines of the song, which is mainly performed in English, are in Hebrew and describe the situation of the citizens of Israel in recent months.

Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar responded last night: "The intention of theEuropean Broadcasting Union to disqualify the Israeli song for the Euro Contest is scandalous" In Israel, as of this time, there is no intention to replace the song or change its lyrics.