Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not broadcast Eurovision over Israel's participation
Summary
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia will not show the Eurovision Song Contest grand final this year because they oppose Israel's participation. These countries, along with the Netherlands and Iceland, also did not take part in the contest, which is happening in Vienna and is hosted by Austria.Key Facts
- Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest's live broadcast over Israel being part of the event.
- These three countries, plus the Netherlands and Iceland, withdrew from this year’s Eurovision contest.
- The contest is taking place in Vienna, Austria, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of Eurovision.
- The boycott is connected to Israel’s ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
- Instead of the contest, Slovenia will air a program called "Voices of Palestine."
- Ireland will show a Eurovision-themed sitcom episode during the contest's final and a related special during the semi-final.
- Spain plans to air a musical special called “The House of Music” instead of Eurovision.
- Only 35 countries are competing this year, the fewest since 2004 when the contest expanded.
- Eurovision's director said they want the boycotting countries to return and are working to find a way for that to happen.
- There were concerns about vote manipulation in the previous contest, leading to a warning for the Israeli broadcaster this year.
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