Protests expected along Gaza border and in West Bank, amid still soaring tensions following this month's bloody two-day battle in the Strip

Singers from the Israeli Opera and the Quinta and a Half group record goofy renditions of songs from Israel's Eurovision past

Boycott supporters can watch an alternate broadcast online, but at the main event in Tel Aviv, even Icelandic bad boys Hatari are expected to behave

Song contest's executive supervisor hails the augmented reality and video content that will be on display, says it's 'Eurovision as it should be'

Defying boycott calls, queen of pop vows to not be silenced and to speak out against human rights violations

66-year-old man undergoes urgent neurological surgery after incident at Expo Tel Aviv fairgrounds, day before the first semifinal of the song contest

Participants arrive for contest's opening ceremony in Tel Aviv, with backdrop of Gaza rocket fire and boycott calls

Amid the threat of Palestinian rockets, calls to boycott the event, high-priced tickets, and low fan attendance... the show goes on

A panel of Eurovision experts weigh in on the historical ramifications of the annual song contest for Israeli fans

Ramallah accuses Israel of 'propaganda' which 'wipes the State of Palestine from the map' over image of Temple Mount seen in clip