Eurovision News Events

Jerusalem & Tel Aviv, Israel, 16-18 March 2015

Early general elections for the twentieth Israeli parliament, the Knesset, will be held on 17 March 2015.

Current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party have been in a tight race against the Zionist Union-an alliance between the Labor Party, led by Isaac Herzog and Hatnuah, the party of former peace negotiator Tzipi Livni.

While Benjamin Netanyahu garnered international attention with his controversial address about Iran to the United States Congress, his leading contender, Isaac Herzog focused on gathering votes at home in Israel. Israelis were divided on the provocative speech made in Washington and many are worried about long term damage to the relationship with the US.

EUROVISION Special Events, in association with JCS Jerusalem Capital Studios, will provide production and transmission facilities, including:

HD / SD Standup positions for Live program inserts with city and garden views at JCS Jerusalem
SD Standup positions for Live program inserts with city view at JCS Tel Aviv
HD / SD Standup positions for Live program inserts from Likud and Labor Party Headquarters on election night (17 March)
Studios for Live program inserts in both JCS Jerusalem and JCS Tel Aviv
Tape playout (multi-format)
Non-equipped workspace with technical access to available coverage at JCS Jerusalem & JCS Tel Aviv
Tailor made production and transmission packages
HD / SD Connectivity to the Eurovision Global Network

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