Despite holding Israeli citizenship, 3 detained members of the rock band critical of Putin are still facing deportation to Russia; While Igor Bortnik will be deported to Israel due to his Israeli passport, the other three Israeli band members, who entered on their Russian passports will remain in custody for the time being

About 1,000 artists in the country set to host the European song contest have signed a petition calling for Israel to be banned because of its 'brutal war in Gaza'; The Swedish Broadcasting Union said in response that it 'adheres to the decision of the EBU' which announced Israel would participate in the competition