New rule comes amid controversy over Israel’s continued participation in Europe’s glitzy song contest.
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Rule change could affect Israel and Ukraine
Israel, which hosted the contest in 2019, will no longer be allowed to do so - but can still compete, protesters say.
A Eurovision victory will no longer guarantee hosting rights if war or a wider security crisis affects the winning country. The…
The change comes after several European countries boycotted this year’s competition over the inclusion of Israel.
Organisers of the song contest meet in Geneva on Thursday to debate Israel's role in the event.
Israel has finished second twice in the competition, and under the old rules, the winning country normally hosts the next year’s…
