Exclusive: Israeli Singer Eden Golan on Facing the Mob at Eurovision
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The 20-year-old Israeli singer sits down for her first in-depth interview since performing amid death threats and jeers: “I turned it into my power.”
Amid the Israel-Hamas War, a campaign was mounted to boycott Eurovision for allowing Israel to participate. Over 1,000 Swedish musicians, including the pop star Robyn, signed a petition calling for Israel’s exclusion. In Finland, 1,300 artists signed a similar petition. Bars here in New York announced they wouldn’t screen the competition in protest. Israel was forced to revise their song after its original entry, “October Rain,” was deemed too political by the EBU. This was all before anyone took to the stage.
Despite calls for boycott, 163 million people tuned in to Eurovision this year to watch Golan and the other performers. She placed fifth, and snagged the number two spot when it came to the public vote.
I sat down with Golan in New York, in her first in-depth interview since the competition, to talk about how she handled the pressure of being the most-hated performer in Eurovision history before ever singing a note, how it feels to represent Israel since October 7, and what comes next.
Eden, your grace and beauty in the face of all those haters, is incredible. Thank you for representing our beloved Israel.
So sad that progressives go after Jews, while supporting the Hamas terrorists.
Free Palestine
@@anap1nk From HAMAS! Well said. Put your name. Don't hide behind your mask.
I’m a Swedish Jew, I was in the audience during the semifinal with an Israeli flag.
Eden has all my support, I love her and how powerful she is.
Wow I don't know how you can stand living there, as an Israeli jew.
Not sure if you're from Malmo or elsewhere but it seems that Sweden is mainly Islamic antisemites and woke antisemites.
In any case sending love and strength!
I voted for her in the semifinal and the final. Although the anti-booing technology also drowned out a lot of the richness of her voice on tv, it was still an amazing performance.
@@oekmama There was no anti-booing technology, as confirmed by host broadcaster SVT. In the hall, there were just as many cheers as there were boos.
@@eljestLiv I looked it up, and found it’s “just” the broadcaster turning down the crowd mics.
@@oekmama You're correct. It was anti booing technology. I saw it live and later on screen and SVT our broadcaster even admitted to this.
21 years old, what a character! Compare with all those hysterical over micro-aggressions. She will be a hero for ever. Israeli youth at its resilience and good vibes best.
Eden is 20 years old 😊
Yeah going through actual hardships for the last few thousand years made us a strong people 😅
She went to grifting school.
This is what stuck with me. Rather than come off as angry and bitter like so many people are in America, she exudes joy and a resiliency that you just don’t see anymore.
She has all the mannerisms and verbal patterns of an American Zoomer and yet she is clearly made of something completely different. Incredible
From Switzerland we voted for Eden Golan because she was best! She was even better than our Swiss winner Nebo. Very proud of Switzerland’s public giving her 12 points!!! She was simply the best. We love this song and love her being so strong and brave against all the hatered she had to face. Her huge public votes are a slap for the Israel hating jury and tv stations.
Danke Vilmal ❤
Nebo being an enby as well of course 😂
lots of love
❤ from Israel. ( Nebo was brilliant).
We have seen it, and it was so heart worming! It doesn't matter that we didn't get the first place, learning that so many countries gave Eden 12 points in the public votes, including the rest of the world, was everything that we have hoped for. It is the prefect response!
I voted for Eden (10 votes). Only the third time that I took part in the televote, and never before did I vote with that level of conviction. For me the true winner of this year's Eurovision.
I am a catholic from Germany. And I have voted for Eden Golan 12 times at televoting at the Song Contest. Because Eden Golans Song and her performance was the really best. Much more better than the winner from Switzerland. Eden Golan was the real winner of this song contest.
Eden Golan, you are a hero!!!!
Proud of you, Eden Golan 💙🤍💙🤍 Not many would be strong enough to withstand so much hostility and pressure at such a young age. A beautiful tribute to your country.
Anyone who remembers the 1972 Munich Olympics knows there can never be too much security for Israeli performers.
I can’t help but wonder about this years Olympics. I’m not sure it’s possible to have enough security for their team this year.
I do remember. I was a teenager and it was frightening.
ABSOLUTELY
@@laya992-joy I was in the third grade when it happened, and I still remember hearing about it on the news.
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
This is what courage looks like. So proud that she represented Israel! We love you Eden!
One of the youngest contestants yet the most mature and respectful. She’s wonderful!
Yeah, real respectful to just ignore the killing your government is doing so you can have your moment on stage. Selfish and childish!
As a Swede living in Malmö I am so embarrassed on behalf of the people in the city who are so openly antisemitic, and for what this part of my country has become. I voted for Eden and Israel 20 times and was happy to see that she got so many votes from the public! Hopefully things will get better here soon, and all the best to Israel.
Sweden voted for Israel. The Swedish people spoke.
@@silvermandavid 100%
Cant agree more, (also from Malmö)
Soon there will be no place for swedes in sweden. And when you’ll try to take your country back, they will call you occupiers😂
Same here. I fully support Eden and her performance. Those protesters that invade our city every Sunday does not represent all the population here.
I am from Israel, and I have to say that it's my first time going to the comments of a video that has something about Israel with so many good and positive comments about us, I didn't even found a bad comment.
Thank you for supporting Eden and Israel❤❤❤
💙🤍🇮🇱🇦🇺
An increasing majority of us in the West support you and are getting sick of the pro-Hamas propaganda 💙💙🤍🤍🇮🇱. Edited because I’m shadowbanned..
It’s the first time because it’s the only time you’ll see brainwashed people 😂
All free-minded people in the world stand with Israel.
From Westerners, to Iranians/Persians, and also free-minded Arab people.
@@Firefly763 Absolutely agree 💯
Eden is such an inspiration. Her voice was second to none the bullies couldn’t get to her. There were singers that didn’t want Eden because they couldn’t beat her. Eg: the Irish entrant. She said if Eden wasn’t there, she’d have a better chance to win. Eden’s voice is up there with the Streisands and the Dions of the world. No way the Irish or Greek entrant could claim that. That’s why 5hey bullied Eden. It wasn’t political. It was voice jealousy in my opinion.
It was both
!@@Lev-t2t
Bambi Thug was relying on the political wave, which more or less meant a gender fluid performer was going to win it this year. Unfortunately for her, Europe went with the more palatable and more talented Nemo. BT couldn’t exactly break ranks and meangirl on Nemo because he’s part of that team, so she let all her vitriol out on EBU and Israel. 😂 So predictable. But finishing lower than her bullying victim has a certain karmic justice.
Maybe a little, but mainly it plain old Antisemitism.
Lol. Pretending that her high placement wasn't all politics is delusional
Dear Eden, Take it all and Leave the world behind. Thank you for being so brave to share your experience and facing the world so elegantly. You are the definition of inspiration.
Actually, on second thought, don't leave the world behind. 40K+ Palestinians were forced to do that. Because of who you are, you have a choice. You don't have to be slaughtered inside a prison wall.
It was lovely to hear Eden speak
This interviewer did a fantastic job
Until the interviewer added, "and Greta Thunberg, God Bless Her..."
Truly inspirational woman. The reason the UK public gave her 12 points wasn't just her powerful emotional song, it was the ridiculous levels of abuse she had to endure. The fact she had to have presidential level security in Malmo spoke volumes. People weren't willing to stand by and accept that, and gave her 12 points to go against the pro Hamas protesters and their compliant media and creative class buddies
The behavior by audience, press and fellow contestants was on a whole shameful..the way Eden carried herself was Magnificent. I voted for her many times in semi and final..I know many who did..all of us nonjews sick and tired of the hatred thrown at Israel for defending it's citizens after a heinous attack. I for one am very happy she got that award in New York
I don't believe on apologising on someone else's behalf, as an Irishman I was embarrassed by our participant in general and in particular how she behaved towards this brave lady.
As a Dutch citizen I feel the same about the Dutch contestant
Thank you ❤.
Thank you🙏
Thank you. It was hard to watch. I hope one day soon I'll feel comfortable visiting there again.
@OP: Good man. 👏👍
You got my 20 televotes from Germany for being there, performing with heart, grace and strength and having such beautiful personality! ❤ All the best to you and Am Yisrael Chai! 💙🤍💙🫂🖤❤️💛
Eden, your courage and strength is overwhelming. Thank you for standing brave in the face of haters. Thank you for being a role model for our teenager. We cannot wait to hear your single. Thank you Free Press for another amazing interview.
If only her generation had her mental fortitude. Grace and class.
They ate tide pods and spoon-fulls of cinnamon powder as tweens and young teens, there's something wrong with them dude. Eden thankfully is obviously not like that.
Her generation in Israel is strong & smart.
Our generation in Israel absolutely does
I thought Eden had already undergone her military service, seeing how focused and disciplined, yet cheerful she was. It was only later I learned that she hasn’t done her military service, she’s just naturally like that.
in israel, they do.
Eden ! You changed the world ! Thank you for your courage and determination ! The Good, Decent and Free people across the world love you ❤
❤ from Israel. It was a lesson for me.
As a Greek I'm absolutely disgusted and ashamed for the behaviour of our representative, Marina Satti. Please remember she doesn't represent the majority of Greek people. Love to Israel and to this amazing girl. She's so lovely ❤
Marina gave off such mean girl vibes, imagine being almost 40 years old and bullying a 20 year old. Joost gave off such diva-bully vibes as well, there’s also the allegations that he raised his fist at the camera person. Funny how the people who constantly talk about how “inclusive” and “woke” they are, are actually the most vile and hateful and bullyish people around.
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Thanks so much! Glad to know she doesn’t represent all greeks! She was very childish and disrespectful towards Eden. Love to Greece!! 🇬🇷💙
We know this. We love Greece♥
And you don't represent the majority of the Greek people. You are just a random user.
There was a good reason she had all that security. And she knows it.
They are the reason Joost didn't participate. They are the reason we had anti-booing technology this year.
And the votes she got were clearly political.
Which is why when everybody finished above her in the standings, everyone cheered.
So talk for yourself. You don't represent the majority either.
I am a catholic from Germany. And I voted for Israel and Eden Golan!!!
Nazis always nazis
Of course you did, German guilt is real! If you believe in God and fear Him, you should not support a terrorist, genocidal regime, which is what Israel is and what this girl represents.
😂😂😂 jesus would be proud of you
You are a genocide supporter* from germany. And you voted for genocide and a killer :)
jesus doesn't like genocide girl
Ms. Weiss, you’re killing it with your amazing choice of interviewees.
People think of Greta Thunberg as some kid, but she’s actually 21, meangirling on 20 year-old Eden.
Eden’s song was beautifully written (even better after the rewrite), the costumes, styling, choreography and especially the official video were absolutely fabulous. Made it worth it sitting through the trashy performances.
I am not Jewish, but have been down in Israel and know that Jewish Women are proud of their heritage and proud of Israel and their Culture. Hope that Eden Golan knows deep down that many people love her for what she stands for. Regardless of which culture you have, you must respect this. But to be honest, I respect Jews more than both Christians and Muslims. Strength is exactly what Eden Golan showed the world that even a 20-year-old knows this strength. Delle in Sweden
Me too, I studied all the Abrahamic faiths, and there's a reason why the Jewish quarter in Jerusalem Old City had the lightest energy of all.
Russian women and artists a re proud too but they got banned from everything because of what the Russian gov are doing in Ukraine. Double standards are obvious. That is the push back is about.
@@msbramble176 I know unfortunately, one of my favorites in Russia is Diana Ankudinova who has an incredible voice and charisma. It's a shame that Music always has to hit artists of different kinds.
@@detlevgradert9328 Yep the double standards are everywhere. The fact this woman was allowed to contest shows a double standard. The standard should be that no one is banned.... and she was not banned.
Tack själv ❤ från Israel
F the haters. Eden was wonderful ❤ she is a winner. Don't believe the lies.
Without lies, Islam dies.
I appreciate how 20 year old Israelis seem to generally have already developed into adults whereas Eden's competitors act like children.
Being targeted by constant hate and traumatic events... it builds our character. ❤🇮🇱
Bambie Thug is 32...
@@TheAlbinoskunk
and she's acting like a 4 year old
@@TheAlbinoskunk wtf no way :O
they really are grown up children, wtf is this.
I know, right!! Amazing
Well done, Eden! Unleashing such hate on a 20-year old artist who is not responsible for this conflict is shameful. These bullies, so concerned for the "oppressed" are full of hate. Their behavior is unacceptable.
Humus monsters. Seriously hate and murder is wrong!
What about tall those Russian athletes and artist who were banned form everything because of their government's actions???? Were you defending them?
@@msbramble176 I agree. It's wrong to ban Russia too
@@msbramble176 bullying artists, athletes or any person for a geopolitical conflict they're not responsible for is wrong. All the hate spewed at a young woman is vile. Eden dealt with it with strength and grace. Other participants (Ireland, Netherlands, Greece, etc.) with their antics and hate just show the world how low people can sink.
@@ingridfromm7719 I agree. I don't remember a backlash when Russian artists and athletes were totally banned from world events..... I remember many insisting that they would have to denounce Russia first. This woman has said nothing about Israel's war crimes in Gaza or the fast-expanding illegal "settlements". We have to hold the same standards. After Oct 7 a Palestinian band was cancelled from WOMAD but Ziggy Marley who directly supports the IOF financially an vocally was allowed. These double standards are everywhere.
I have never had a hero before, but Eden changed that. Her strength and bravey completely awes me. She is a true hero, and we are so proud of her.
She was amazing in the Eurovision! And the fact that she responded with love to all the haters out there is what makes Eden Golan so great.
She has no love for them. She said she doesn't care about them, just like she doesn't care about the dead Palestinian children!
@@aekelly She was there only for music and as for the Palestinians I assure you the Israelis care much more about them than the Hamas terrorists who sacrifice them so people like you will pressure Israel to give Hamas immunity.
@@DavidSH1953 I know she was only there for the music - and her career. No thought to what her country is doing and that maybe it was inappropriate for her to be there.
@@aekelly Yeah right; blame the 20-year-old girl for participating in a song contest instead of the haters who were rioting on the streets. I guess blind haters and pro-Hamas supporters like you won't ever change till you suffer from it yourself one day.
@@aekellyShe had every right to be there and represent her country who were so brutally attacked. She did so with incredible poise and dignity, and stood head and shoulders above the other contestants both in talent and behavior.
Eden shows such grace and class. I wish more people would follow her example. Brava, Eden!
This girl literally helped me going through those evil times.
Love you Eden, you are truly an angel.
I was incredibly disgusted with the way Eden was treated, and the backlash she received while performing a song in remembrance of the October 7 victims. It only made me root for her more.
Me too. All the other contestants were sick with envy cos she's 100 times more talented than them
@@metalbelles3662 FR THO, THAT IS SO REAL
WOW! The talent, the beauty, the poise, the humility! Incredible - Eden makes me so proud! She’s a National Treasure of Israel, and for all Jews! ❤❤❤❤❤🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
YOU KNOW, I WAS BORN IN ISLAMIC FAMILY, BUT I LOVE ISRAEL AND JEWS, ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER EVER BEEN TO ISRAEL!
I SYMPHATYSE VERY MUCH WITH YOU AND I WISH YOU A VICTORY IN THIS WORLD OF LIES SPREADING BY ARABIC/PALESTINIAN POPULATION! AND IN THIS WORLD OF DARKNESS, EDEN WAS A BEACOB OF LIGHT AND LIFE AND HOPE!
MORE THAN WELL DONE,EDEN!!! I WAS PROUD OF HOW YOU MANAGED YOURSELF DURING THE WHOLE COMPETISION
GOD BLESS YOU AND ISRAEL!
You're an amazing person, Eden! Beautiful inside and out... what an inspiration! You never let them put you down. Keep performing and singing -- be the voice of Israel. We love you, Eden... 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱💪
American Jews could learn from her courage and grace. Time to cry because some crazies at the uni yell at them is gone. Time to stand up and face them is now. 🇮🇱
I don’t know. I’m not so quick to judge Jews in America. Unless they are pro Hamas and then I judge them plenty.
Noted. We will stand up
I was so furious,I went all the way, voting semis and finals!!!!Shes so amazing and her personality is soo cool
Eden gave the world a glint of hope and allowed us to feel connected to each other and the Divine. She’s an extraordinary person who always finds a beauty in life-for EVERYONE. She’s a true ⭐️ that I will follow for the years to come.
Thank you so much for doing this interview with Eden. As a big Eurovision fan and a supporter of Israel in the contest, as much as I want the contest to remain apolitical, but I am so grateful that the Israeli delegation didn't withdraw (and EBU didn't succumb to the noises to ban Israel) because it is so important for Israel to show the world they exist.
And also, Israel could not have asked for a better representative because Eden is just so amazing and graceful despite all the hatred she got. Her tenacity is going to get her go far. I am so proud of her and I am sure Israelis and Jews around the world share the same sentiments.
Eden is a true lioness of Zion, what a sweet, beautiful and talented young woman, very moving, I wish her all the best, she stood strong in the face of demons, I salute her.
On 25 February 2022, the EBU announced that Russia would not compete at the contest, stating that "in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's Contest would bring the competition into disrepute." Double standards for Israel as usual.
@@msbramble176 Israel did not start this war and It's just one of many differences between Russia and Israel.
@@NickStockes I gues it depends on when you think the war started
@@DavidSH1953 Yes, exactly... If you blame Israel for the war then you also believe that what Hamas did on 10/7 is justified and the state of Israel doesn't have the right to exist.
You obviously don't know wha tZion refers to to
I am Finnish and I was so irritated when Käärijä asked that short video of Eden and him together be taken off the social media. In the Finnish media he had earlier said that he doesn't know enough about the situation between Israel and Palestine to take a stand, but then that bullying mob got him to be so afraid tha he ended up doing that. I liked him before, but really stoped listening to his music after that. I can't stand people who - as we say atleast in Finnish - don't have the backbone!!
🎯 you nailed it. Couldn’t agree more.
Oh! Didn't know that. But i kind of get it. If you don't get the whole Picture, it is hard to be on one side. Some Ppl find Politics annoying and so on. He might have not done the Best Choice but he wanted to be out of that Topic. Cause it's also not good to just be a Mouthpiece for any side without Knowledge first.
I feel ya. I'm half Finnish, half Israeli. Käärijä went all pussy-mode and it just turned me off. I no longer followed his music after that.
Yeah that was so ugly of him!
@@silviahannak3213tell this to all the US college students who also speak from ignorance, but strongly take the side of Ham@s, a terror organization. Eden just wanted to sing and represent her country ❤️
I wish they could see Eurovision as a music contest and not as a political arena
Only time I watched and voted 😊
I couldn't stand the arrogance and cowardice of thuggish performers and hundreds of invertebrates in the crowd. Best song, sure! The history of courage in the family lives on in Eden...
Congratulations!
I ignored the whole eurovision thing until I was at the United Hatzalah dinner where she performed. I couldn't believe her response to the taunts and provocation at at Eurovision , such utter refinement she possesses. But then I heard her sing (live!) and I just closed my eyes and sat and listened.
I've probably listened to Hurricane (more like watched the music video) dozens of times in the last two weeks. It's a masterwork.
This interview was fantastic. It showcases so much of Golan's character. She has developed such a mature outlook at such a young age. I have such respect and awe for her
Eden is a moral compass, great singer and a beautiful woman.
Pro war model and moral compass.
Oh yes, you're right. It's Eden who illegally entered Gaza on October 7, raped, killed and abducted innocent Gazans to Israel. An awful woman, you bet.
@@vinnym5607 ?
Dear Eden you are such an inspiration. My 11 yo Jewish daughter is so taken with your grace, strength, and thoughtfulness (and talent too of course). You are a wonderful role model for the youth. Keep going and we hope you'll visit California some day so we can see you in person.
As a european I'm so embarrassed that this was how we treated a guest to our continent. This is not who we are. We don't even do it to terrorists.
I really hope that the people that thought treating Eden Golan like this was okay won't get a chance of their despicable behavior again.
Same here … while Israel & Ukraine are fighting the same war for the west! ❤
I’m not embarrassed. I think we Europeans needed to see this (anti-family) ideology creeping into our society. I live in the countryside and we just don’t see much of this type of concentrated craziness.
The public vote for Israel was important to show these activists (but also to show Israel) that the majority of people are NOT behind them bullying this young woman or Israel.
@@OrangeHealia you hit the nail on the head! Sadly most people don’t see the big picture.
thats ok. we Jews are used to European hospitality...
guest? Where people asked to invite her? Our genocide defenders did , but not the people.
Probably the most disturbing thing about this, is watching people in the music industry blame the country whose music festival was attacked. What the...?
Seriously
The completely straightforward “no you may not protect or defend yourself” is OUTRAGEOUS
Yes. And a Peace Festival at that. Then we had the propaganda of since they murdered was there torture or rape?
@@dysmissme7343European Christian societies really internalized the “turn the other cheek” thing at some point. Luckily, American Christianity largely does not ascribe to that tenet. Europe projects its own neurosis onto Jews (that and guilt). They are destroying themselves by importing millions of the most peaceful religion on earth and somehow think that suey cide pact is something Jews ought to do. It stirs up so much rage in them that Jews protect life and will not bow down to their philosophy.
European Christian societies really internalized the “turn the other cheek” thing at some point. Luckily, American Christianity largely does not ascribe to that tenet. Europe projects its own neurosis onto Jews (that and guilt). They are destroying themselves by importing millions of the most peaceful religion on earth and somehow think that suey cide pact is something Jews ought to do. It stirs up so much rage in them that Jews do not have that suey cide wish, protect life fiercely, and will not bow down to their dumb philosophy.
but they're not antisemetic of course...
The world needs more young women like Eden Golan. Talented, humble, strong, determined, and beautiful to boot.
I feel embarrassed by my countries contestant. Joost had no right to force Eden to answer a particularly stupid question at the press conference. I never watch Eurovision, but this time I voted twice for Eden. She was by far the best. The song gave me goosebumps. The Dutch audience gave 12 points though. A lot of us stand with Israel, as I do.
✝️🇳🇱❤️🇮🇱🎗️🕊️
Joost is a piece of work. My money is on him being outed as another Ellen DeGeneres, who has this wacky dancing happy-go-lucky "give love and joy to all" persona that, at best, is overcompensating for something. At best, he has acute anger management issues. At worst, he's something out of a horror flick.
That's my takeaway of everything I've seen about him.
Regardless, he didn't force Eden to do anything. He just made a noise during the press conference that did nothing but reflect negatively on him. Eden did her thing regardless.
Not Israeli, but thanks for your comment. When I see the rabid mobs shouting "justice for joost", it doesn't feel like a bunch of enthusiasts doing their thing. It feels like townsfolk hunting for a witch. (Nowadays, though, you can screech that you're a witch and get cheers, so...... whatever. Ireland's tears at Israel's success are a contender for my favorite moment of the whole debacle.) so every comment about Eden that just focuses on her and her performance and song is so refreshing to hear, especially from those who don't have a vested interest (other than possessing a human soul)
It was a totally valid question. And Israeli delegation bullied Joost! 😡
@@aekellyvalid question to blame the victim for the dangerous behavior of the mob?
@@Ykrmnon no, but there wouldn't have been any protests if Israel had sat this one out as they should have.
@@aekellyThis is a beautiful yearly celebration. Israel is a member and participate every year. There is still a one yo baby in captivity with many others. No one raises a poster and protests for him. This is a hate show as many don’t even know the history of the language and never visited the area of this one conflict out of many in the Middle East and around. As someone who visited schools that were a victim of rocket attacks before 7/10, this is pure hate from ignorant people who don’t even know what language is the word Palestine and believe lies of radicals who ruined Lebanon (which used to be Christian). Now, they ruin parts of Africa and take parts of Yemen and others. This is a yearly music celebration, and it's not the victim's fault that she gets murder threats. It would be best if you lived in the Middle East to see how real these threats are. Radicals believe they kill as a way of a warship. Visit Jerusalem, and you will see more peaceful people from all religions than in Europe
Absolutely gorgeous woman inside and out...
A true Jewish Queen ♥
is she really jewish? If she is then she's breaking like every law of the torah? She changed her natural appearance by dying her hair. she isn't covering her hair, and she isn't covering up? Soooooo she isn't anything close to a jewish queen
Une reine avec son drapeau sur ses épaules comme un défilé digne des plus grands créateurs de mode
She's very pretty but those fake fingernails of hers are tacky and low class.
the grace eden showed was inspiring to the core! Bless 🙌🏽
I gave her 5 votes from Finland. Not only because her song was beautiful (unlike the most other eurovision songs) but because it was my way to say "F you" to the growing antisemitism and Israel-hate of Europe. It was actually my first time to vote in Eurovision song contest and I agree with the host that "it looks like a gay Olympics". I didn't vote for the political reason but more like a moral reasons. I admire her strength of character.
I am Croatian, and I was so proud of you. Well done ❤
I loved Baby Lasagne ❤. I wanted Israel to win but if not then Croatia.
@@BridMhor thank you 🇭🇷🇮🇱
@@martinamarkota6280 That damned rim tim dagi dim rhythm pattern is an INSANE earworm. Stuck in my head after the first listen. I also like the very culturally-based music video, love seeing someone proudly display their heritage like that with no concern for what outsiders may think. I actually got similar vibes when Eden Golan danced out with her country's flag, considering the vitriol it can trigger to the lunatics out there). Baby Lasagna was an example of what Eurovision at its more ridiculous times should be.
(I also liked how at the end of the chorus, they end it with the rhythm on a different cadence,before going back to the original chord. It's a nice musical touch)
Congrats on 1st in popular vote!
She's amazing, and Croatia should have won! I voted for him. I love this song!
Voted for Baby Lasagna from Israel! It's was such a disappointment he wasn't a winner, he deserved better.
Excellent & brave young lady. I'm a grungy old Brit guy and definitely NOT a Eurovision fan, but I heard about the evil cancellation mob and the treatment of her & then I was 100% on her side. 😍
ps. Bambi Thug - I just laughed when I saw and heard her. 🤣
I love 💕 the Bambie clip of her crying, poor little cry baby😭
That women is full of demons I believe.
Omg that "queer" banshee 😅
Him. He's XY
@paultoseland9524 *Even though she thinks that she is the best thing since sliced bread, I think that Bambi Thug is repulsive!
Eden is so intelligent and she speaks so well and coherently! And she is only 20!
I am so glad that Eden sang her song in Eurovision this year. She sang a beautiful, heartwarming powerful song. All her action was loving, kind and respectful. I send all my love from Iceland.
As a Spanish I'm absolutely against the antisemitism of our politicians, media and TV, but fortunately the politicians, media and TV don't represent all Spanish people. Eden I was bullied at school in 2009 and I know what it feels like. Thank you for your example and your force, you are an example for all people who have been bullied. You are the best and an international hero because you are an example to be followed. Thank you for your music and your words, all my support and my love from Spain to you Eden 😍💙
X2 😊
Te hicieron bulling y apoyas a un estado opresor asesino?
I’m so impressed with Eden, I genuinely don’t understand how anyone could hate this beautiful soul. ❤
As a dutch person I'm really embarrassed by our contestant Joost Klein. Much love to Eden and Israel. We must never bow to these Jewhaters and Israelhaters. They have no idea what they are doing, facts don't matter to them.
I NEVER care about Eurovision, I always skip it. This year I made an exceptance to vote 20 times for Eden!!🩵🤍🩵
Joost = totale over het paard getilde idioot. Am Yisraël Chai.
nothing but respect to her. it's tough standing onstage and singing live for millions while so many people brainwashed people can''t differentiate between theyre hate for jews/the government and a performer from Israel.
It’s one and the same. Their only claim against the government is the fact that it exists at all.
Eden Golan is a true thoroughbred: heart, intelligence, guts, stamina, beauty, grace and courage through and through. There are many singers of talent and beauty but few who possess the moral calbre and fibre this girl has in spades. She is an inspiration and example for us all. I love her music, loved the song Hurricane and her delivery of it and I can't wait to hear her next single. And I admire her tiny country and the fortitude of its people, besieged and surrounded by forces of evil and darkness that want only to obliterate it. "He who watches over Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps"...holding that verse close to heart and praying in this momentous battle for its existence that Israel will prevail for the sake of the entire civilised world. The Lord will always be there for Israel - may the citizens of the world who have not completely taken leave of their values and senses continue to stand by Israel too in this fateful time and see her through.
I'm an Irish Catholic and I stand with Israel from Cork🇮🇱🇮🇪 I was disappointed and embarrassed by Bambi's comments on Eden's participation. Some Irish tiktokers booed while Eden was performing and proudly recorded themselves. This is simply unacceptable.
As a Greek I was embarrassed that our representative Marina was acting like an immature girl! She pretended that she was sleeping while Eden was speaking! We love Eden and Israel!🇬🇷💙🇮🇱
wow this girl. unbelievable. I love you Eden!
Great interview, Eden is absolute awesomeness❤
A remarkable young lady. I have to admit, that my 13 votes where meant political to face the horrible mob and I guess I wasn't the only one to do so. I hoped that Israel would win this time just for the statement to the world that much more Europeans stand with Israel than against it.
But beside all the bad things going on and just from the musical perspective - you deserve the success as an artist and as a beautiful mind anyway.
Fantastic interview! She is such a courageous young woman. I absolutely love the Free Press. Finally, we have an on point, meaningful, well researched, source of news and information. Thank you, Free Press.
I'm so glad that she enjoyed the performance. My heart was filled with joy when the public vote result for Israel was announced. 🇮🇱♥️🇬🇧
And to heck with the Palestinians her country is murdering?!
@aekelly Strange that you choose to spend your time targeting a talented, courageous young singer rather than demanding that h@m@s surrender immediately and hand over the people held h0stage.
@@aekelly No, to heck with Hamas who use the Palestinians as human shields so pro-terrorists like you will protest on their behalf.
Eden, you don't even know how much you inspire me and how much I can relate to you in many ways. Thank you for existing. Love from Spain ❤
I was worried for Eden's safety during the contest. The Eurovision controvercy and pro Palestinian demonstrations made me start searching for information on the current conflict. And what can I say. Israel has as much right to exist as any other country and we must not allow violence against Jewish people in Europe. Obsession with Israel all over the world is so unhealthy.
I am continually impressed by this young generation of proud Jews.
I voted for you eden from holland, i watched the video a hundred times, i love the music and the dancers too
,i am 41 years old and i never voted before but this year i had to support you
What an inspiration Eden is! She made my day! I can get down too, but she has such a great and positive attitude.
So many different things need to align which when it happens it is what defines the meaning of a miracle, and the fact that Eden Golan has become an integral part of the events since 7th October and the fact that she is a totally independent individual who speaks greater and from the depths of her heart more eloquently than any paid ambassador could ever do, means that she is an Israeli miracle, truly.
Marina gave off such mean girl vibes, imagine being almost 40 years old and bullying a 20 year old. Joost gave off such diva-bully vibes as well, there’s also the allegations that he raised his fist at the camera person. Funny how the people who constantly talk about how “inclusive” and “woke” they are, are actually the most vile and hateful and bullyish people around.
Have you watched the full press conference? Marina has friends in the first row. They were talking and making faces. She was tired and sick, her dad had just passed away, give her a break. Not everything surrounds israel. Free Palestine and end the Genocide. Also there is no such a thing as “Israeli”. All the “israelis” came from all this different states. You cant change history😊
@@nicholasdemetriades3480Marina was looking all the time at Eden and then pretending to sleep again. She was bullying, almost 40 years old...
BTW don't spread lies.
There is no gen.cide.
Even the ICJ ruled that there is no gen.cide at all.
The only ones that want a gen.cide are Hamas and PIJ.
In Israel live 2 million non-jews. Arabs, muslems, christians, Druze etc. together with equal rights. No problem.
In Gaza zero jews are allowed since 2005.
Hamas and their allies want 0 (zero) jews in the whole region, in the whole world. That's the problem.
And Hamas says that after they get rid off the people of Saturday (jews), they will finish the people of Sunday (Christians and westeners).
@@nicholasdemetriades3480Israeli people are from Israel and Judea.
Some always stayed there, others lived elsewhere for some time.
Israel is De-colonization of the Romans, the Arab and Muslim conquest, and the British.
The Arabs came centuries later, and most Arabs came to that land only after 1850 to 1940s, from Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, etc. to work for the Ottoman rulers and to work for the Jewish people and villages with businesses and agriculture.
You accuse Marina, Joost and others of being bullies in the ESC, 'ignoring' on purpose the Israeli delegation and how bullies they were to the other delegations and contestants. The world is happy to see and ascertain the real intetions of the vast Israeli internet army, spitting toxicity to others, like you are doing now in your comments.
@@nicholasdemetriades3480If she was sick or depressed, she should have behaved like an adult and withdrawn from the competition instead of acting like a petulant spoilt brat and reflecting poorly on her country.
As for Israel, there have been Jews living in that country for 3700 years. They were colonised by the Romans and Ottomans and many were displaced to other countries. A minority remained in Israel. In 1948 Israel was returned to the Jewish people and they will not be removed again. You seem to be unaware of the meaning of 'Israeli" vs "Jewish". Twenty percent of the Israeli population are Arabs.
Such grace she has I commend her for dealing with such hate and propaganda. I respect that and proud that she represented Israel such an icon!
Proud of You Eden Golan, I Stand With Israel, Am Yisrael Chai
Eden we love and proud of you so much.
When I watched the performance in the hostage square my eyes filled with tears it’s was so emotional..even now when it showed for a few seconds in this interview I started to cry.
Thank you Eden and The free press for this amazing interview
We love Eden and so glad that in our country - France - the public vote was the highest for her. We were watching her performance (and voting for her, of course) with tears in our eyes. She is a true talent and a shining star! Many blessings and all the success to her !
The way she carried herself perfectly mirrored the pro-Israel vs anti-Israel people.
Eden, what a brave woman your parents raised you to be one incredible human. ❤
Good for you, Eden! You are this middle age American woman's hero. You are beautiful, powerful and talented!
Eden is amazingly talented, and so emotionally mature and highly intelligent though above this, her representation of Israel at the Eurovision was courageous & super uplifting. Her artistry and vocals are astounding and I wish her to stand in her power always.
what a beautiful interview! such intellectual questions and EDEN- YOU'RE THE QUEEN! such an inspiration. spread love not hate!❤❤❤❤ i love u eden
I admire the strength of Eden. I love her song very much and I love her performance on stage at Eurovision. They were doing so great.
Thank you Eden. Keep the fire burning 🔥 I wish you amazing success in life! You are an incredible person with a gift and a purpose- unstoppable. Am Yisrael Chai ❤️
Wow, these comments. Hundreds of positive and loving comments. I've never seen anything like it.
Eden, you were f amazing. We are so proud of this performance and for the way you conducted yourself with such grace, in the face of these ugly individuals.
Thank you Eden for your talent and your courage! You are an inspiration and a role model for the young Israelis! Your art should break the walls of ignorance and hatred.
Everyone I know, me included, HATE Eurovision with a passion and avoid it like the plague. But this year we made an exception, only so we could vote for Israel.
So you watched a 4 hour show that you absolutelly hate and payed 20 euros to vote for Eden ONLY becauseshe's Israeli... congrats 🤣
So you watched a 4hour show that you absolutelly hate and you wasted 20 euros voting for Eden ONLY because she's Israeli?... 😂 amazing
@@escziva69 so what's your point. So filled with hate😠
@@scottkellydickey my point is that richard did not gave a single damn about Eurovision nor the Israeli song, he just voted for them for political reasons... what a waste of money and time...
@@escziva69 You clearly don't get the point. Maybe he wanted to show support for Eden because her courage and grace was admirable and her excellence shown through so much ugliness.
Thank you, Eden!
Thank you for standing so gracious and courageous for Israel
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The audience at home loved her, and she would have won if not for the jury
To Eden: I have to thank God for the talent and strength you have!
Beautiful inside and out, gifted and passionate. Eden, you deserve all the success in the world
This is a 20 year old? Wow. I haven't met anyone that young so mature.
All love and support for you, Eden, and for Israel ❤❤❤
You made a wonderful song even more brilliant - my 💔 every time I hear it.
People should educated themselves and compare what you are saying and singing with what the other side actually says and promote.
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Eden , you’re a true ambassador of all the good of Israel has to show !! You’re very intelligent, brave , beautiful, kind, honest and extraordinary young woman!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey story and thoughts!!! 🕎💪🏼✡️🇮🇱💙🤍🤩🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eden is not just a singer, she’s a queen. A queen of music and her message is one of love ❤️ That’s all she did. Sing with her soul. And we the audience heard her. Keep singing Eden! 🎤🎶❤🇮🇱