The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has made revisions to the lyrics of Israel's entry for the upcoming Eurovision contest, as reported by Israeli media. According to YnetNews, the changes are minor, though the specifics of what has been altered remain undisclosed. The song, titled 'Kochav Haba' (The Next Star), will be performed by Noam Bettan and has received final approval from the EBU on Monday.

This year's entry comes after Israel's original song submission for Eurovision 2024, titled 'October Rain,' was rejected by the EBU for being deemed too political. The lyrics of 'October Rain' addressed the Hamas attacks in October 2023, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people. This decision emphasizes the EBU's stance on maintaining a non-political atmosphere for the contest, leading to the need for revisions in Israel's current entry.

The song 'Kochav Haba' is co-written by Yuval Raphael alongside collaborators Nadav Aharoni and Tzlil Kalifi. The changes and the approval of this new entry reflect the ongoing complexities surrounding international competitions like Eurovision, where artistic expression sometimes clashes with political sensitivities, particularly in a heightened geopolitical climate.