The Nation On Stage
Looking into performances and people represented can give an idea of the diversity somewhere. Israel represents several identities at the Eurovision Song Contest that would seem to give an appearance of a positive attitude towards diversity. However, some identities represented by Israel are complicated, as there are strained relationships with Palestine. There are still some Palestinian identities represented which demonstrates a move towards more progressive ideas towards diversity. Additionally, some acceptance of the LGBTQ community in parts of Israel is represented at Eurovision. Overall, some diversity is represented through Israel’s performances at the Eurovision Song Contest. There is a lot of commitment to Israel’s own diverse identity in how they present their songs, as many songs are all in Hebrew or include it in some aspect. The song “There Must Be Another Way” is from 2009, following the re-election of right-wing parties into power. The leader of a party called the Lik...