Amnesty slams Eurovision for allowing Israel amid Gaza crisis
Amnesty International chief Agnès Callamard criticized the European Broadcasting Union for not suspending Israel from Eurovision 2026, calling it cowardly and a double standard while Israel’s actions in Gaza persist. She argues the contest should not provide a platform to normalize Israel’s conduct amid Palestinian suffering, noting protests by Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland. The piece references ongoing Gaza violence, including about 760 Palestinians killed since Oct 2025, and cites Israel’s broader occupation and apartheid. Five broadcasters withdrew in protest, and the Eurovision final is set for Vienna on May 16, 2026, after semi-finals on May 12 and 14.
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- Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever BBC
- Woe Vienna? Boycotts and blackouts mar buildup as Eurovision 2026 begins The Guardian
- Eurovision not to be aired in Spain, Ireland, Slovenia DW.com
- 3 Eurovision boycotters won’t air song contest over Israel’s participation politico.eu
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