Europe's televote shows support for Israel's Eden Golan at Eurovision

Despite facing significant public and diplomatic tensions due to the Gaza War and related protests, Israel's participant Eden Golan received considerable support at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Golan's performance, amidst mixed reactions including both boos and cheers, ultimately earned Israel a commendable fifth place with 323 points from public televoting. This support, evident across various countries with diverse demographics, highlights that political issues did not heavily influence the public's voting behavior at this cultural event.