Israel asks Eurovision candidate to change controversial lyrics

National broadcaster says it agreed to make changes after request from country's president

Israel has agreed to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to the Eurovision song contest after organisers took issue with verses that appeared to reference Hamas's 7 October attack.

The contest, which will take place from 7 to 11 May in the Swedish city of Malmo, can disqualify contestants deemed to have breached its rules on political neutrality. Kan, Israel's national broadcaster, is tasked with choosing the country's entry.