BBC corrects ‘error’ after omitting Israel from Eurovision finalists
Israel progressed alongside acts from Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden
The BBC has corrected an “error” after omitting Israel from a list of Eurovision acts that qualified for Saturday’s final.
Israel’s entry, Michelle, performed in French, English and Hebrew by 28-year-old songwriter Noam Bettan, secured a place in the final during Tuesday’s first semi-final at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle.
Despite some booing during the performance, Bettan progressed alongside acts from Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden.
After being alerted by Jewish News to what the broadcaster described as an “error”, following Israel being the only qualifying country omitted from a list on its website, the BBC updated its online report.
Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia boycotted this year’s contest in protest at Israel’s inclusion.
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
