May 9th 2024.
Israel's very own Eden Golan has made it to the highly anticipated grand final of Eurovision, despite facing some controversy. The finalists for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest were announced after the second semi-finals, with Golan being one of the ten contestants to secure a spot in the grand final. It was a tough competition, with sixteen countries vying for a spot in the finals, but only ten were able to make it through.
The finalists for this year's Eurovision are Latvia, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, Armenia, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia, and, controversially, Israel. There were some standout performances, such as Switzerland's Nemo, who many social media users believed will take home the top prize. Greece also won over many fans with their performance and was a favorite among viewers.
However, amidst all the excitement and anticipation, there was also outrage online over Israel's participation in the competition. Many were appalled that the country was allowed to compete, considering the ongoing conflict with Palestine. But Golan remained positive and joyfully embraced the news of her moving on to the final.
Golan delivered a powerful performance of her song "Hurricane", which was originally titled "October Rain" and was thought to reference the Hamas attacks on Israel. The war against Hamas has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives in Palestine and has caused further tension between Israel and its neighboring country. Some Eurovision fans expressed their disappointment and shock on social media, while others accused the competition of censoring boos and chants of "Free Palestine" during Israel's performance.
The finals will take place on May 11, with a total of 26 countries competing for the top spot. The Big Five - UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy - automatically get to compete in the final due to their contributions to the competition, while Sweden, as the previous year's winner, also receives an automatic spot. The second semi-finals saw ten countries securing their place in the finals, while six were sent home. Serbia, Portugal, Slovenia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, and Luxembourg were among the lucky ones to move on.
The first semi-finals were filled with unforgettable moments, including a stunning performance by the UK's Olly Alexander, who wowed the audience with his song "Dizzy" and was accompanied by dancers in eye-catching outfits. But it was Ireland's act, Bambie Thug, who stole the show with their iconic performance, securing Ireland a spot in the grand finale for the first time in six years.
The streets of Malmo have been filled with pro-Palestine protests since the beginning of the competition, adding a political undertone to this year's Eurovision. But despite the controversy, the show must go on, and on May 11, we will finally find out who will be crowned the winner of Eurovision 2024. We cannot wait to see what these talented contestants have in store for us.
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