Despite social media calls to boycott Israel, Alene's 'Set Me Free' -- complete with super-high 'whistle note' -- wins place in Saturday's song contest
The country's first Ethiopian-Israeli representative tweets a message of love and support to family and fans back home ahead of her semifinal performance in the Netherlands
'Set me free,' performed by Eden Alene, will represent the country in the 2021 competition, to be held in Rotterdam in May; last year's event was canceled due to pandemic
Eden Alene to become first Israeli of Ethiopian descent to represent Jewish state at international singing contest in May; last year's event was canceled by pandemic
On anniversary of Avera Mengistu crossing into Hamas-controlled territory, siblings say state will only act when it sees widespread support for his release
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