Why is Israel competing at Eurovision?

The rule allowing Israel in the competition also allows countries such as Azerbaijan and Georgia to compete

Eden Golan of Israel performs the song 'Hurricane' during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner

The Israel entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest will perform amid several campaigns to block the country from taking part this year following an outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Before even taking part, Eden Golan being in the contest this evneing at Malmo Arena has drawn a backlash following Israel being attacked and the fallout of conflict in the Gaza Strip seeing more than 33,000 Palestinians killed since October.