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Israel Qualifies for Eurovision Final Amid Protests
Israel qualified for the Eurovision final after receiving enough votes from national juries and the public at Tuesday’s semifinal. The country’s participation in the contest has been protested because of its military operation in Gaza.
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Well, in common with many different televoting programs, we offer multiple votes, and that’s so people can share their love and engage more than just voting for one winner. It’s a completely common practice. But we’re also absolutely clear that our voting system is secure and fair and delivers a completely valid result.
Israel qualified for the Eurovision final after receiving enough votes from national juries and the public at Tuesday’s semifinal. The country’s participation in the contest has been protested because of its military operation in Gaza.
By Monika Cvorak
May 13, 2026