On top of all the things already mentioned, Israeli company Moroccon Oil is also a big sponsor of the event.
Comment on Spain public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's Eurovision participation
kokesh@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Never understood Eurovision. But what i never understood even more is why there is a middle eastern nazi state participating in European song competition. Anyone knows how did they get here?
madjo@feddit.nl 1 week ago
ReluctantZen@feddit.nl 1 week ago
Because some of their broadcasters are part of the European Broadcasting Union. Neighbouring countries like Jordan and Lebanon are part of the EBU, but others like Morocco and Algeria are part of the EBU as well, and as such can also compete. They rarely or never have though (in part because of Israel’s involvement, but sometimes also more puritan reasons like nudity).