Israeli former Eurovision winner reacts after some countries pull out of 2026 contest

Ștefania Anghel

(5 Dec 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Tel Aviv, Israel - 05 December 2025 1. Mid of Izhar Cohen, winner of the 1978 Eurovision contest, drinking coffee 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Izhar Cohen, winner of the 1978 Eurovision contest: "It all comes together with the anti-Israeli wave that comes from evil people, jealousy of course and lies, so many lies, my God, and brainwash of young people." 3. People walking down street 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Bret Katz, local resident: "It's such a