Israeli government, pro-Palestinian activists and Orthodox rabbis have sought to politicise proceedings
Eurovision’s 2019 finals are due to kick off in Israel on Saturday night, the climax to a heated run-up that as well as musical performances has included pro-Palestinian boycott calls and raised fears a war with Gaza might scupper the entire event.
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