The announcements came after European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s role in the contest amid its conduct in Gaza
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The announcements came after European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s role in the contest amid its conduct in Gaza
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A number of countries have said they will boycott next year’s Eurovision song contest after Israel were cleared to compete.
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GENEVA: Members of the body that organizes the Eurovision Song Contest will meet on Thursday to discuss and potentially vote on…
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have also withdrew from the competition
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.
