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Israel's KAN may report Swedish Eurovision entry over political comments

Key Points
  • Felicia, Sweden's Eurovision 2026 entrant, said Israel should not be allowed in the contest.
  • Israeli broadcaster KAN may report her for breaking rules against political statements.
  • KAN aims to keep Eurovision free from political discussion and focused on music.

After winning Melodifestivalen, Felicia, who will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, said in an interview with TT that she does not think Israel should be allowed to participate. She stated she would attend and try to ensure Israel does not win. The Israeli public service broadcaster KAN is considering reporting Felicia for this statement, as it believes it violates the contest's rules against political stances.

KAN wrote to the site Eurovisionfun that it works to keep the Eurovision Song Contest free from political discussion and focused solely on music, a report first covered by Expressen.

she does not think Israel should be allowed to participate

Felicia, Swedish Eurovision 2026 representative

She would attend and try to ensure Israel does not win

Felicia, Swedish Eurovision 2026 representative

it works to keep the Eurovision Song Contest free from political discussion and focused solely on music

KAN, Israeli public service broadcaster

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