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Eurovision Song Contest says organisers are watching voting patterns "very, very carefully" after concerns were raised about Israel's ability to influence
concerns after Raphael came top of the public vote in 2025 - finishing second overall after jury votes were taken into consideration. Reports suggested that an Israeli government agency had paid for adverts and used state
Eurovision contest strives to put pop music before politics but has repeatedly struggled to keep global turmoil off the stage. Russia has been barred from taking part since 2022, after its full-scale invasion
influence of geopolitics and conflict on Eurovision voting. The 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