Israel's entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, "October Rain," faces the possibility of disqualification by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) due to its political lyrics, as reported by Israeli media on Wednesday. The song, titled in reference to the October 7 massacre, is set to be performed by Eden Golan, who emerged as the winner of The Next Star competition. Penned by Avi Ohion, Keren Peles, and Stav Beger, the song's controversial content has prompted concerns from the EBU.

Responding to the speculations, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Kan, affirmed that Israel has no plans to alter the lyrics of the entry. Kan has been engaging in discussions with the EBU regarding the song's fate in the competition. The EBU stated that it is currently evaluating the lyrics, and all broadcasters have until March 11 to officially submit their entries for the contest.

According to Kan, the entry is meant to be a moving song, reflecting the sentiments of the people and the nation without political motivations. They emphasize the importance of Eurovision remaining a musical and cultural event, free from political influences, where participating countries can showcase their uniqueness through music on the global stage. The final decision regarding Israel's entry to the competition is pending the EBU's evaluation process.