Major European nations pull out of song contest after calling for country’s exclusion over conduct of war in Gaza

There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.

Major European nations pull out of song contest after calling for country’s exclusion over conduct of war in Gaza

The announcements came after European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s role in the contest amid its conduct in Gaza

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year's event after calling for Israel to be bann

Four countries - Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands - have pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organisers decided to allow Israel to compete.It…