Eurovision final begins amid protests over Israel’s participation
The final of the Eurovision Song Contest began on Saturday under tight security amid continuing criticism over Israel’s participation. The contest has faced pressure for a third consecutive year because of Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip and elsewhere, with Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia boycotting the event in protest.
The final of the Eurovision Song Contest began on Saturday under tight security amid continuing criticism over Israel’s participation. The contest has faced pressure for a third consecutive year because of Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip and elsewhere, with Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia boycotting the event in protest.
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