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Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever

Eurovision Song Contest is now facing its biggest boycott in its 70-year history. While 35 countries are participating in the 2026 contest, broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia have withdrawn from

Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show

Eurovision has been contentious since the start of the war in Gaza in 2023. The public broadcasters of five countries - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia - are boycotting this year's event, making

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

2023. The incursion came in response to a Hamas-led attack on Israel, that killed about 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage, Israeli authorities say. Israel's offensive has killed 72,628 people