Participants in this year's song contest "Eurovision" commented on the war in Gaza with a post on the Instagram social network, DPA reported.
In the joint post, the singers expressed their solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip and Israel. The text of the Instagram post was signed by Nemo, Switzerland, Bambi Tug from the Republic of Ireland, Gate from Norway, Yolanda from Portugal, Megara from San Marino, Olli Alexander from Great Britain, Saba, Denmark, Sylvester Belt from Lithuania and Windows95man from Finland. broadcasts BTA.
"It is important for us to express solidarity with the oppressed and express our heartfelt wishes for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire and the safe return of the hostages," the joint statement said.
"We stand united against all forms of hatred, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. We firmly believe in the unifying power of music, which empowers people to overcome differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections," they also write.
The grand finale of this year's edition of "Eurovision" will take place in the Swedish city of Malmö on May 11.
The candidate from Israel sparked debates months ago. Organizers from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) deemed the song's lyrics too political, with references to the atrocities of the Palestinian terrorists who carried out the attack on Israel on October 7 last year. Israeli artist Eden Golan's song was subsequently changed and will eventually compete in the contest, but is not predicted to make it far in the race.