Heute ist der 25.05.2025
Datum: 25.05.2025 - Source 1 (https://www.oe24.at/oesterreich/politik/esc-eklat-um-jj-das-sagt-danielle-spera/634431557):
- Danielle Spera, ehemalige Leiterin des Jüdischen Museums, äußert sich im oe24.TV-Interview zu den Kontroversen um den österreichischen Song Contest-Gewinner JJ.
- JJ hatte gefordert, den Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Wien ohne Israel auszurichten, was zu Kritik führte.
- Spera bezeichnet JJ's Gleichsetzung von Israel und Russland als absurd und spricht von klarer Israel-Feindlichkeit.
- JJ hatte in einem Interview Israel und Russland als „Aggressoren“ bezeichnet und deren Ausschluss von der ESC-Teilnahme gefordert.
- Nach einem Shitstorm ruderte JJ zurück und sprach von einem möglichen Missverständnis.
- Spera betont, dass Israel am 7. Oktober 2023 brutal von der Hamas angegriffen wurde, was zu über 1.200 Toten führte.
- Sie kritisiert die Wahrnehmung des Konflikts und erklärt, dass Israel sich gegen eine Terrororganisation verteidigt.
- Spera hebt hervor, dass die Hamas Krankenhäuser und Schulen als Schutzschilde nutzt.
- Bundespräsident Alexander Van der Bellen betonte, dass Kritik an der israelischen Regierung möglich sein muss, während Spera die demokratischen Strukturen in Israel verteidigt.
- Sie fragt, warum es keine Kritik an Ägypten oder der Hamas gibt.
- Spera warnt vor einer globalen Eskalation und einer Täter-Opfer-Umkehr seit dem 7. Oktober.
- Sie berichtet von Gewalt gegen jüdische Studenten an US-Universitäten und Pro-Hamas-Demos in Wien.
- Spera äußert sich zum Gaza-Krieg und erklärt, dass die Hamas den Konflikt sofort beenden könnte, wenn sie Waffen niederlegt und Geiseln freilässt.
- Sie zeigt Mitgefühl für die Opfer auf beiden Seiten, betont jedoch, dass der Konflikt andauern wird, solange die Hamas Raketen aus Kindergärten abfeuert.
Source 2 (https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/eurovision-2025-controversy-israel-explained_uk_6825ef4fe4b0a8ff0de6ba16):
- Eurovision Song Contest has faced increased controversy in recent years, particularly regarding Israel's participation.
- In 2024, calls for Israel's removal from the contest arose due to the conflict in Gaza, similar to Russia's ban in 2022.
- Eurovision's viewership in the UK dropped by about 25% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
- UK representative Olly Alexander faced pressure to withdraw but chose to remain, issuing a statement in solidarity with Palestine.
- Controversy continued during the 2024 event, including the disqualification of Dutch representative Joost Klein over an incident backstage.
- Complaints were made to the EBU about the Israeli delegation's behavior during the contest.
- The EBU acknowledged issues and stated they would review events to ensure compliance with the contest's values.
- Changes to Eurovision's code of conduct were introduced for the 2025 contest.
- In 2024, waving flags of Palestine and other underrepresented groups was banned, allowing only national flags and the rainbow Pride flag.
- 2025's representative for Israel is Yuval Raphael, who survived an attack at a music festival in October 2023.
- The BDS movement has called for a boycott of Israel's participation in 2025, with over 70 past Eurovision performers supporting this call.
- The EBU stated they aim to keep Eurovision a universal event promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Pro-Palestine protests occurred during the 2025 event, with demonstrators greeting Yuval Raphael at the opening ceremony.
- Yuval Raphael expressed concerns about potential booing during her performance but prepared for distractions during rehearsals.
- Israel has participated in Eurovision since 1973 and has won four times; Australia joined in 2015 and has not won yet.
- The Eurovision 2025 final is scheduled to air on Saturday night on BBC One.
Source 3 (https://apnews.com/article/eurovision-israel-gaza-protests-yuval-raphael-basel-e484340e9d33ba5fb3926e10a668c86a):
- Yuval Raphael, 24, represents Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.
- Raphael has maintained a low profile, doing few media interviews during Eurovision week.
- Israel's participation has sparked protests for the second consecutive year.
- Raphael performed "New Day Will Rise" during the second semifinal on May 14, 2025, and secured a place in the final.
- She is considered a favorite to win, being a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on a music festival.
- Protests occurred during her rehearsal, with demonstrators using oversized flags and whistles.
- Security personnel quickly removed the protesters, and Raphael's performance was not disrupted.
- Israel has participated in Eurovision for over 50 years and has won four times.
- Protests against Israel's participation have increased, especially following the Gaza conflict.
- Approximately 200 protesters demonstrated in Basel, calling for an end to Israel's military actions and its expulsion from Eurovision.
- Some protesters compared Israel's situation to Russia's exclusion after its invasion of Ukraine.
- Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported a threatening gesture towards Raphael during the opening ceremony.
- German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer condemned the hostility towards Raphael, highlighting her survival of the Hamas attack.
- Raphael expressed her determination to perform despite potential hostility, stating she would "sing her heart out."
- A demonstration supporting Israel and opposing antisemitism took place in Basel.
- Pro-Palestinian protests in Basel have been smaller than those in Malmo the previous year.
- More than 70 former Eurovision contestants signed a letter calling for Israel's exclusion from the contest.
- Some national broadcasters have requested discussions regarding Israel's participation.
- The European Broadcasting Union emphasized that Israel is represented by KAN, not the government, and called for respect for Eurovision's values of neutrality and inclusivity.