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UPDATED May 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
May 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Five countries boycott Eurovision final over Israel
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Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and the Netherlands withdrew from the Eurovision final in protest of Israel’s participation.
WHO: Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and the Netherlands
WHAT: Withdrew from the Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s participation
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: They withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation amid the Gaza war.
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