Geneva šC Three countries on Thursday pulled out of the Eurovision Song Contest after organizers opted not to vote on Israel¡¯s future participation, allowing it to take part in next year¡¯s event.
Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands all announced they were boycotting Eurovision ¡ª the world¡¯s largest live music competition ¡ª over the decision. Iceland said it was considering its position.
Widespread opposition to the war in Gaza had led to mounting calls for Israel to be excluded from the annual contest. There were suspicions, too, about the manipulation of the voting system to favor Israel at last year¡¯s event.
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