Walkouts shake Eurovision 2026 over Israel's inclusion

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Several countries have announced they will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation roils the competition. Widespread opposition to Israel’s Gaza genocide led to mounting calls for Israel to be excluded from the annual contest. The announcements on Thursday came after organisers cleared the way for Israel to take part. But the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said after a meeting in