Eurovision Faces Boycott Calls Over Israel's Inclusion
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Two more countries have withdrawn from next year's Eurovision Song Contest. The Netherlands and Slovenia announced they will not participate in the event's 70th-anniversary edition.
Their decision follows calls from activist groups to boycott the competition. These groups object to Israel's participation due to its military actions in Gaza.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organizes Eurovision, has confirmed Israel's entry. The EBV states the contest is a non-political event for public broadcasters.
The growing boycott presents a major challenge for the organizers. It threatens to overshadow the milestone celebration of one of the world's largest televised events.