Israeli-backed group claims credit for influencing result of 2018 contest. Read more about International artists urge boycott of Eurovision in Israel 

As boycott pressure mounts, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters urges Robbie Williams to cancel Tel Aviv show. Read more about “Killing me softly with your bombs”: Activists tell Lauryn Hill to skip Israel gig 

In his powerful statement, Moddi explains that “Although music can be a unique arena for public debate, the debate over these territories has been misused for a long time. Discussion and dialogue creates an impression of constant progress.” Read more about Moddi cancels Tel Aviv gig after appeal from Gaza