4 countries boycott Eurovision over Israel
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Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful ...
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and The Netherlands will boycott next year's song competition in protest of the decision.
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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Austria, the host of next year's contest, supported Israel's continued participation, while Germany had threatened to withdraw if Israel was excluded.