'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion
Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:58 Palestinians urge attention for musicians in Gaza as Eurovision semi-finals begin under cloud of controversy Ahmed Abu Amsha performs with children in the occupied Gaza Strip (screengrab) Off Palestinian musicians have called for a boycott of Eurovision over its platforming of Israel while the genocide continues in Gaza. Speaking on the same day the contest’s semi-finals began, Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank said
Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:58 Palestinians urge attention for musicians in Gaza as Eurovision semi-finals begin under cloud of controversy Ahmed Abu Amsha performs with children in the occupied Gaza Strip (screengrab) Off Palestinian musicians have called for a boycott of Eurovision over its platforming of Israel while the genocide continues in Gaza. Speaking on the same day the contest’s semi-finals began, Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank said
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