Revised Eurovision entry will 'represent Israel with pride' Eden Golan says
The ballad, called "Hurricane," appears to have more personal lyrics, including the lines: "Every day I'm losing my mind" and "I'm still broken from this hurricane."
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Revealed: Final text of Israel's entry to Eurovision Song Contest
Much of the song is identical to its original version except for changes that allude to the war and the mood of the country. As expected, the phrase "October Rain," which recurred several times, was completely omitted from the text.
Hours after Israel changes Eurovision song, new revisions introduced to avoid politics
Earlier on Sunday, Israel Hayom reported that the song written by Avi Ohayon, Keren Peles, and Stav Beger was renamed "Hurricane" instead of "October Rain" and that parts of it were altered so that that it tells the imaginary story of a woman rather than refer to the atrocities of Hamas on October 7.
Revealed: Name of new Israel entry for Eurovision Song Contest
The decision to announce a new song comes after the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the prestigious song contest disqualified two songs presented by Israel about the Oct. 7 massacre that were deemed too political.
A comeback for army bands: New show aims to make Israelis smile with nostalgia
"October 7 put us in a surreal reality, when you realize the country had transformed and nothing will ever be the same, I looked for a way to get back to the purity, innocence and goodness that was here once, out of the private and collective grief, sadness and loss of us all," Nili Peterson, producer, and creator of the show, told Israel Hayom.
Revealed: The words that could make Israel stay out of the Eurovision Song Contest
The last three lines of the song, which is mostly sung in English, are in Hebrew, describing the condition of Israeli civilians during that time: "There's no air left to breathe / No place, no me from day to day."
'Rebelde Way' cast headed to Israel for concert
"Rebelde Way" was one of several Argentinian telenovelas popular in the early 2000s and revolves around the lives of the students of a prestigious private boarding high school.
Israeli drama 'Third Person' secures Netflix global distribution deal
The deal will see the series broadcast in 92 territories, spanning the US, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and Australia.
Israeli singer Tali Golergant to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision
The performance will mark Luxembourg's return to the song contest after a 31-year break.
Gigi Hadid falsely claims Israel 'only country' to hold youth as prisoners of war
The supermodel of Palestinian descent known, for her previous Gaza advocacy, faced scathing backlash on social media for antisemitism and inaccuracy in the post