I think the Eurovision singing competition - should not at all be taken into any of the considerations [of a proper response to the rocket attacks from Gaza]. We need to continue and to strengthen the attacks of the IDF against the criminals from the terror organizations of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. From my perspective, Eurovision is at the bottom of the list of priorities. The job of the government is to protect its citizens.

  -- Minister of Science, Technology and Space Ofir Akunis

it is good to hear, and I hope he is right, as many think the lack of significant response is to ensure the Eurovision does not get hurt or canceled with Israel losing all the tourism money...