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Eurovision demands Israel host event without political, Shabbat restrictions
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleHadashot news publishes the list of requirements that European Broadcasting Union sent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel to host next year’s Eurovision song contest.
- Granting entry visas to participants and fans regardless of political views.
- Unrestricted travel around Israel regardless political views, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Free press access and commitment to free expression for all participants and udelegations.
- Removal of all religious restrictions, including holding rehearsals on Shabbat.
- Complete independence from the Kan public broadcaster in editing the broadcast.
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