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The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Tel Aviv this May after Israeli Netta Barzila's victory last year with her hit "Toy". Though months away, the city is already preparing for what many say will be the biggest influx of tourists in the country's history. Meanwhile, calls to boycott the event have already begun, with artists being pressured to pull out. From the tourist frenzy to the musical extravaganza, stay up to date with Haaretz's dedicated Eurovision coverage.
 
 
 
 
Bilal Hassani performing on stage in Paris during Destination Eurovision France, January 26, 2019.

‘Arab in a wig’: France sends barrier-breaking provocateur to Israel's Eurovision

Aya Chajut | 31.01.2019
 
 
 
Mali Levi and Roy Miller in the 2019 Israeli miniseries "Douze Points."

When ISIS blows up the Eurovision in Israel

Itay Stern | 31.01.2019
 
 
 
File photo: Israelis celebrate after Netta Barzilai wins Eurovision 2018, Tel Aviv, May 13, 2018.

Tel Aviv to build 'Tent City' with glamping options for 2,000 Eurovision attendees

DPA | 15.01.2019
 
 
 
Netta Barzilai.

WATCH: Netta Barzilai releases anticipated new single 'Bassa Sababa'

Aya Chajut, Itay Stern | 01.02.2019
 
 
 
Design by Hen Macabi.

The top secret Netta project

Aya Chajut | 31.01.2019
 
 
 
Julie Christie (L), Peter Gabriel (C), and Vivienne Westwood.

Move Eurovision from Israel, Peter Gabriel and leading U.K. artists urge BBC

Haaretz | 30.01.2019
 
 
 
Netta Barzilai after winning the Eurovision song contest

WATCH || 'Artwashing:' BDS activists ramp up pressure on Eurovision 2019 in Israel

Reuters | 31.01.2019
 
 
 
File photo: Bar Refaeli at the Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2015.

Supermodel Bar Refaeli among hosts announced for 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Israel

Itay Stern | 25.01.2019
 
 
 
File photo: The Tel Aviv seaside promenade.

How Israel became one of the most expensive tourist destinations in the world

Moshe Gilad | 25.12.2018
 
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