Eurovision Drama: Israel Spared Elimination Amid New Speculation About U.S. 

The Eurovision Song Contest is once again under the spotlight after Israel narrowly avoided elimination following heated debates over its participation this year. While the decision to allow Israel to compete remains technically tentative and could change over the coming months, a new rumor has emerged online suggesting that another major country might soon join the competition.

Israel’s presence in the contest has faced scrutiny amid rising global antisemitism. The official Eurovision Instagram account removed posts celebrating Israel’s recent representatives, including Noa Kirel, Yuval Raphael, and Eden Golan, after backlash from followers. The posts, which aimed to engage Eurovision’s 2.2 million Instagram followers, instead drew criticism from users upset at the perceived normalization of Israel. Comments such as “You support Israel? Right now?” highlighted the tension.

Meanwhile, social media speculation points to the United States potentially joining the European song contest. Fans have already begun betting on pop star Kesha as the country’s likely representative, the artist who gained international fame over a decade ago with her hit TiK ToK, long before the popular app existed.

Israel narrowly avoided being barred from Eurovision in July, when member nations debated its participation at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) General Assembly. While no vote ultimately took place, EBU officials warned that continued conflict could undermine Israel’s legitimacy in the competition.

As Eurovision prepares for the next season, the situation highlights how global politics and cultural events are increasingly intertwined, with countries’ participation becoming a topic of international debate.