Israel's Noam Bettan Advances in Eurovision Song Contest Amid Protests

Israeli performer Noam Bettan advanced in the annual Eurovision Song Contest as tensions mounted over his country’s ...

A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest

Vienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced.

Israel and favorite Finland advance to the Eurovision final as 5 countries are sent home

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel’s participation hanging over the 70th ...

Israel’s Noam Bettan Brings Some French Flair to Eurovision

Representing Israel, which has won Eurovision four times, Bettan performed an upbeat pop track largely in French.
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'Mood shifting' in Europe: Public opinion and governments 'turning against Israel'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu, Israeli political scientist and Director of the Israel–Europe Relations Program at Mitvim Institute. The relationship between Israel and ...
The Forward

The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair

Noam Bettan, Israel’s Eurovision candidate who took second place in the competition, sang in three languages, and chose to start his performance in Hebrew. Meanwhile, the winner — from Bulgaria — sang ...
The Daily Reflector

Jewish holiday Lag BaOmer lights up Israel with bonfires and song, in photos

JERUSALEM (AP) — Lag BaOmer is a festive day in the Jewish calendar that brings communities together in celebration and shared tradition. It falls on the 33rd day of a 49-day period between Passover ...
World Politics Review

Europe Is Drifting Away From Israel

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The Washington Post

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel

LUXEMBOURG — Buoyed by the election of a new leader in Hungary, Europe’s top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to forge plans of action on multiple crises from the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian ...
The New York Times

Germany, a Steadfast Ally of Israel, Now Voices Some Frustration

In recent weeks, German officials have issued critical comments about Israel that convey Berlin’s recent frustration with its longtime ally. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Berlin Modern ...
The Conversation

How the war in Iran has brought European countries closer together – without Trump

The United States under President Donald Trump and the European Union have a complicated relationship. On one hand, European countries and the US have built some of the strongest alliances since the ...
USA Today

Disney brings American Sign Language to iconic songs

Songs sung by iconic Disney characters will be re-released in American Sign Language in Disney Animation’s "Songs in Sign Language." The musical sequences will debut on Disney+ to celebrate National ...