Geneva, Dec 4, 2025 (AFP) - Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel

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2025-12-04
Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest -- the world's largest music event -- on Thursday began two days of debate about Israel's future participation, after mounting calls to exclude it, notably due to the war in Gaza. Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) met behind closed doors and under tight security in Geneva, following threats of mass withdrawals from the annual show if Israel takes part next year. Voting arrangements are also......
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