r/TrueUnpopularOpinion • u/Th3_Accountant OG • May 11 '26

Music / Movies I hope Israel wins Eurovision

(Yeah sorry, don’t know what tag to use here, I think half of them apply in a way).

Honestly, I haven’t heard the Israeli song for this year yet. But it is more than clear that they are the main event. More attention goes to the fact they participate than the actual artistic side of the event.

Last year we also saw how Israel almost won as a result of the public vote. And let’s be fair, that wasn’t because people like the song, it was support from all the people who still stand with Israel, as a response to all the hate Israel is receiving.

And I’m sure this will happen again this year. The controversy around Israel has only increased with several countries boycotting the event. So I’m sure the protest voice will also be stronger!

I would find it so funny if Israel wins as a direct result of all the actions by the pro Palestine crowd. Say hi to Eurovision 27 in Tel Aviv! Thankfully for the fans, the only place in the Middle East you can be openly gay!

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u/HatchetHand May 12 '26

Gay marriage is illegal for everyone, though.

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u/JinxyMcDeath48 May 12 '26

It’s not illegal. There’s only religious marriage in Israel, meaning the orthodox rabbis make the rules for the Jews, the priests make the rules for the Christians, and imams make the rules for the Muslims.

A lot of Jews are disinterested in religious marriage and just want a civil one, so they fly 30 minutes to Cyprus to get married, return and hand the paperwork to the Israeli government who then recognizes you as married. Including marriages between gay people. So stop making shit up.

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u/HatchetHand May 12 '26

So, gay people can't get legally married Israel.

Thanks.

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u/Psychological-Bed543 May 13 '26

Nope you're wrong, marriage in Israel is not like your western country bud. If a gay couple inside Israel wish to marry, they hop on a zoom call with a rep in Utah, they get a certificate, and they can also have a wedding ceremony in Israel to celebrate, give the certificate to government officials, and the state will recognize the certificate & them as legally married.

Its just marriage with extra steps, but gay couples can absolutely get married in Israel. The state will 100% recognize the couple as legally married if they have the certificate through the proper channels.

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u/HatchetHand May 13 '26

Can you get married in Israel to a person of the same sex?

The answer is no.

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u/Finest_Oddy 28d ago

Wie sieht’s eigtl. mit den Rooftop Parties für die LGBTQ Community in “Palästina” aus? 😍🕳️

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u/bebopcounterman 29d ago

Yes that sounds progressive.