From rockets to BDS, politics take spotlight as Israel hosts Eurovision

From rockets to BDS, politics take spotlight as Israel hosts Eurovision

Israel has poured over $5.6 million into Eurovision security; tens of thousands of police will patrol the contest throughout the week. Tel Aviv Hotel Association says the song contest has attracted far fewer foreign visitors than expected. "There's definitely more controversy around Israel's contest than past ones," says John Kennedy O'Connor, who wrote the official history of Eurovision song contest.

Israeli Eurovision hero says there's no place for boycott

Israeli Eurovision hero says there's no place for boycott

Activists had targeted Netta Barzilai even before her win in last year's Eurovision song contest, calling on voters to award her zero points. She said over the past year she has encountered angry protests across Europe as well. Barzilai: "I personally think it is bullying to artists. … My business isn't representing. My business is music, and my business is spreading light and love."