Israeli Arab singer urged to step down from Eurovision, so as not to present 'false image' of coexistence - H (original) (raw)

Haaretz

Local artists, intellectuals urge Mira Awad to refuse to participate in 'Israeli propaganda machine.'

Several local artists and intellectuals are calling on the Israeli Arab singer and actress chosen to represent Israel at the Eurovision song contest to step down, saying her participation in the "Israeli propaganda machine" would convey a false impression of national coexistence used to cover up the deaths of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.

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