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Israel to Compete in Eurovision 2026 Amid Boycott by Five Countries Over Gaza War
Israel will compete in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna despite a boycott by five countries (Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Iceland) and calls from over 1,000 artists to ban it. Critics accuse the EBU of double standards, citing its ban on Russia while allowing Israel amid the Gaza war that has killed over 72,740 Palestinians.