In Jerusalem, public discussion around Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest reflected the country’s growing sense of isolation. Several European nations boycotted the event over Israel’s military operations in Gaza, where more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians. Despite finishing second in the contest, Israel faces increasing rejection in academic and diplomatic circles, with scientists reporting unexplained denials of research funding and parents fearing social exclusion for their children abroad.
Inside Israel, many view global criticism as unfair, arguing that the world ignores Hamas’s deadly October 2023 attack that killed 1,200 people. Supporters cite strong U.S. ties, particularly under former President Donald Trump, as evidence that Israel is not truly alone. Yet, officials privately fear that shifting American politics and potential U.S.–Iran negotiations could weaken Israel’s strategic position. European nations remain major trade partners, but trust is eroding.
Former security chief Ami Ayalon warned that without granting Palestinians statehood, Israel risks losing peace with Egypt and Jordan. As both Israeli and Palestinian leaderships remain divided, the article concludes that Israel’s growing solitude may deepen unless a credible path toward peace emerges.
জুলফিকার হায়দার প্রকাশ : ০২ জুন ২০২৬, ১০: ২২আপডেট : ০২ জুন ২০২৬, ১০: ৩০ জেরুসালেমের এক গলির ভেতরের সেলুন। নাপিতের হাতে ধারালো খুর। সে হঠাৎ জিজ্ঞেস করল, ‘কাল রাতের ইউরোভিশন গানের প্রতিযোগিতা দেখেছিলেন?’ আমি মাথা নেড়ে জানালাম, কোনো কারণে দেখা হয়নি। তবে
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