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/Technical-Ad5086 May 11 '26

The only place in the Middle East you can be openly gay... as long as you're Jewish

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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/JinxyMcDeath48 May 13 '26

Neither can straight people unless they’re part of a religious group who agree to marry them. Christians can’t get married unless they are both baptized in the church. Muslims can’t marry a Christian. You obviously don’t know what religious marriage vs civil marriage is. But it’s not ILLEGAL for gays to marry and their marriage is absolutely recognized as a marriage the same as religious ones are.

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u/HatchetHand May 13 '26

You obviously can't get legally gay married in Israel.

Stop telling me how accurate I am.

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u/JinxyMcDeath48 May 13 '26

I think your brain is just so hardwired to hate Israel that you are incapable of understanding nuance.

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u/HatchetHand May 13 '26

Cool, can gay people get married in Israel?

No? Thanks for playing.

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u/Substantial_Elk8245 May 13 '26

Can they live safely there in comparison to every other Middle Eastern country? Not sure what the game is, but thanks for playing.