Israeli president: Allowing us to compete shows solidarity and fellowshippublished at 18:24 GMT
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We’re now hearing from Israel, where President Isaac Herzog says his country “deserves to be represented on every stage around the world”.
He says in a statement on social media:
“I am pleased that Israel will once again participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, and I hope that the competition will remain one that champions culture, music, friendship between nations, and cross-border cultural understanding.
“Thank you to all our friends who stood up for Israel’s right to continue to contribute and compete at Eurovision.
“This decision demonstrates solidarity, fellowship, and cooperation, and reinforces the spirit of affinity between nations through culture and music.”
