Eurovision chiefs have condemned war-related online abuse, hate speech and harassment of participating artists.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) called out “targeted social media campaigns” against multiple musicians, against the backdrop of the “unquestionable pain” in the Middle East.
Israel’s representative at the competition, Eden Golan, has reportedly received death threats, according to the Jerusalem Post.
“This is unacceptable and totally unfair, given the artists have no role in this decision,” said EBU deputy director general Jean Philip De Tender.
The decision to include the Israeli broadcaster Kan was the sole responsibility of the EBU, he added.
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