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Campaigners call to bar Israel from Eurovision amid alleged war crimes

newsMay 4, 20261369

Artists and activists are urging Eurovision organizers to bar Israel from this year's contest, accusing Israeli forces of committing war crimes and killing journalists covering the Israel, Palestine conflict. The calls arrive with the contest due to begin in days and Israel's selected performer still scheduled to take the stage. Campaigners say allowing Israel to compete would normalize or distract from accused human-rights abuses, forcing Eurovision to choose between enforcing its nonpolitical rules and responding to international rights concerns.

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