This petition is being organised by AVAAZ, and organisation I have long supported. I’ve mixed feelings about petitioning, but it is better than doing nothing and. Avaaz have a decent record of influencing things.

Eurovision banned Russia from taking part in the contest when they attacked Ukraine, but Israel is still participating!

Eurovision starts in just a few days – join me calling on organisers to ban Israel now – sign this urgent petition and share widely: https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/eurovision_no_stage_for_war_crimes_loc/?&utm_source=email&utm_medium=social_share&utm_campaign=54118&share_location=post_action

Children in Gaza are dying of hunger. Now, Israeli officials want to take over all of Gaza, displacing millions. Yet Eurovision is getting ready to give Israel a global stage. Russia was banned from Eurovision one day after invading Ukraine, but Israel’s participation continues despite the war crimes in Gaza. Now countries like Spain, Iceland and Slovenia are challenging this hypocrisy – and they are not alone. Artists, broadcasters and thousands of people worldwide are speaking out. We only have days to make our voices impossible to ignore. Join the call to ban Israel from Eurovision while its attacks continue. Add your name now and spread the word!

Over 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza, mostly women and children. The remaining population of Gaza is facing starvation and daily bombardment. Eurovision officially changed its slogan to “United by Music” and must show that this slogan is more than words. It must mean unity against all forms of violence and oppression against anyone, anywhere. How many Palestinians will die either from bombing or starvation before Israel’s song airs? That’s why we must make sure Eurovision sends a message to Israel that they cannot commit war crimes and then be welcomed on stage as if nothing happened. Eurovision should be a joyful celebration where countries come together, connected by our shared values to uphold human rights. That’s why countries that do not abide by these basic principles should receive the same treatment: to be banned from the contest while they are committing war crimes.