Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Boycott Eurovision After Israel Allowed
7 days ago
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- Several countries, including Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, are boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation.
- Israel's involvement has been controversial, especially in light of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with accusations of artificially boosting its position in past contests.
- The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) tightened voting rules via a secret ballot to limit government influence, but boycotting members wanted a vote on Israel's participation.
- Music correspondent Mark Savage describes this as the most severe crisis in Eurovision's history, with more countries potentially joining the boycott.
- Other members have called for Israel's exclusion but have not yet announced their decisions.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog supports the decision, seeing it as a sign of solidarity and cooperation.