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Eurovision 2024/ Israel agrees to change song lyrics to participate in the festival

Eurovision 2024/ Israel agrees to change song lyrics to participate in the

The Israeli public broadcaster has requested changes to the lyrics of a song submitted for this year's Eurovision contest, writes the BBC. 

Organizers banned him last week for violating rules on political neutrality.

Israeli broadcaster Khan had vowed not to change the text 'October Rain', an apparent reference to Hamas' attack on Israel on 7 October.

But Israel's president Isaac Herzog called for "necessary adjustments" to ensure Israel can enter the show.

Israel has won the Eurovision Song Contest four times before. This year's event will be held in May in Sweden.

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