Eurovision tightens rules after Israel voting controversy

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Eurovision has revised its voting and promotion rules ahead of a crucial meeting regarding Israel's participation, amid threats of a boycott from several countries. Eurovision director Martin Green stated that there has been significant feedback from members and fans following the 2025 show.

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to revise its voting system following allegations of interference by the Israeli government during this year's competition. The changes come amid concerns regarding the integrity of the voting process.

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Israel's international feature submission, 'The Sea,' directed by Shai Carmeli Pollak, tells the poignant story of a 12-year-old boy from a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank who illegally enters Israel to see the sea. The film, primarily in Arabic, explores the harsh realities of life under occupation without being judgmental.

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