Published: September 13, 2018
Organisers confirm host city after controversy over Israel’s demand it take place in Jerusalem
The Eurovision song contest has announced next year’s competition will be held in Tel Aviv, clearing up some of the political controversy surrounding Israel’s hosting of the 2019 competition.
The Israeli government had initially insisted on holding the event in Jerusalem. But following a backlash over the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and a subsequent fear of boycotts, the government dropped the demand to host the world’s largest live music event.
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