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Israel’s Eurovision representative qualifies for the final, which will take place on Saturday night in Switzerland. Boos heard at the start of her semi-final performance, but they did not affect her singing.

Israel's participation in Eurovision has been a source of controversy, as its military intensifies its bombardment of Gaza, and enforces blockades of all food and other humanitarian supplies. In recent weeks,