Overview

• Israel agrees to revise the lyrics of its Eurovision Song Contest entry 'October Rain' after organizers raised concerns over political content.
• The song, to be performed by Eden Golan, originally contained references to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
• Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for the necessary adjustments to ensure Israel's participation in the contest.
• The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) had previously barred the song for breaking rules on political neutrality.
• Israel's participation in Eurovision has been controversial in the past, with calls for boycotts over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.