Those protests were particularly vocal after the title of Golan’s entry was announced in February: “October Rain,” an apparent reference to last year’s Hamas attacks, in which Israeli officials say about 1,200 people were killed and 240 taken hostage. The European Broadcasting Union objected that the title and some of the song’s lyrics were overly political, and asked Israel to change them. Golan tweaked the song, which is now called “Hurricane.”

just in case anyone wonders why

[–] Hestia@hexbear.net 51 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

"October rain" refers to the countless bombs raining down on Palistinians.

[–] SacredExcrement@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I thought it referred to the helicopter gunships blowing up Palestinians and Israelis indiscriminately when they rained down on 'suspicious' people in the concert in the immediate aftermath

[–] Hestia@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago

shhhhhhh... It was for the greater good...

[–] Xx_Aru_xX@hexbear.net 31 points 2 years ago

“Hurricane.”

Al Aqsa flood 💯💯💯💯💯

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmygrad.ml 26 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Lol when even EBU is (marginally but still) on the right side of history, you know the hasbara is fucked up.

[–] kristina@hexbear.net 33 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Dw they also said a pro Palestine song from Ireland has to be redone

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 2 years ago

Welp i didn't expected anything but i'm still disapointed