Five countries are boycotting the competition this year over Israel’s involvement
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Five countries are boycotting the competition this year over Israel’s involvement
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The announcements came after European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s role in the contest amid its…
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have also withdrew from the competition
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year's event after calling for Israel to be bann
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.
Decision by four countries to pull out over Israel’s inclusion is significant for the contest but crisis may not be existential
