The new director of Eurovision, Martin Green, has confirmed that Israel will participate in Eurovision 2025 despite protests from several European countries. Green emphasized that Eurovision is a competition between public broadcasters and should not be a platform for political sanctions. He defended Israel's right to participate, stating that the event is about what connects people, not what divides them. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has faced backlash over its handling of political tensions during the 2024 contest, but has remained steadfast in its position to maintain a separation between political disputes and public broadcasting. Israel is expected to compete in Eurovision 2025.