Overview

• 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.