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Eurovision changes voting rules after Israeli entry controversy <article data-history-node-id="431791" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eurovision-changes-voting-rules-after-israeli-entry-controversy" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eurovision-changes-voting-rules-after-israeli-entry-controversy" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Eurovision changes voting rules after Israeli entry controversy</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Eurovision Song Contest organisers say they will be making voting rule changes on Friday in order to make the system fairer and avoide state interference after controversy surrounding Israel's candidate. </p> <p>The move comes after critics say that Israel's promotion of its entry Yuval Rapahel, who was a Hamas captive, lead to him coming second in the competition, along with individuals' multiple voting for the same contestant. </p> <p>There was also concern over the transparency of the voting system - which was also echoed by the winner - JJ</p> <p>The European Broadcasting Union says it will now discourage governments and third parties from "disproportionately promoting" songs to sway voters and say could those who do, could face sanctions.</p> <p>Israel has not responded to the changes.</p> </div> </div> </article> https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eurovision-changes-voting-rules-after-israeli-entry-controversy