Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final says he heard the boos of a small number of protesters as he took the stage.

The three European countries are boycotting the popular song contest over Israel's participation in it. More countries have said they won't be taking part.

Voting Rules Have Been Changed to Limit the Audience's Influence and Five Countries Have Withdrawn in Protest. Israel's Controversial Participation Is Reshaping the Eurovision…

Five countries have already boycotted the contest over Israel's presence.