Israel's Eurovision Entry 'Hurricane' Criticized for Lack of Impact

Despite approval from the European Broadcasting Union, critics find Eden Golan's 'Hurricane' uninspiring and not reflective of Israel's national pride.

Israel's Eurovision entry, 'Hurricane' by Eden Golan, has been criticized for being boring and uninspiring.
The song 'Hurricane' was selected after the original entry, 'October Rain,' was disqualified for being too political.
Despite controversies and calls for Israel's exclusion from Eurovision amid the Swords of Iron war, the European Broadcasting Union approved 'Hurricane'.
Critics hoped for a song that would make them proud as Israelis and convey the nation's experiences, but 'Hurricane' failed to meet these expectations.
Israel has a long history of participation in Eurovision, with notable successes including wins in 1978, 1979, 1998, and 2018.