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Eurovision in crisis? Israel’s inclusion causes rift – The Latest - Today in Focus

Eurovision in crisis? Israel’s inclusion causes rift – The Latest - Today in Focus

Update: 2025-12-05
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Several countries are boycotting Eurovision after Israel was cleared to compete in the 2026 song contest despite calls for it to be excluded over the war in Gaza. Lucy Hough speaks to our European culture editor, Philip Oltermann – Watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Eurovision in crisis? Israel’s inclusion causes rift – The Latest - Today in Focus

Eurovision in crisis? Israel’s inclusion causes rift – The Latest - Today in Focus