Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest?

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Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest?

Eurovision, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world, begins this week despite boycotts over Israel’s participation. …

Eurovision, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world, begins this week despite boycotts over Israel’s participation. The televised final round of the music contest is scheduled to take place on May 16 in Austria’s capital, Vienna, this year and will mark Eurovision’s 70th anniversary. Recommended Stories list of 3 items end of list Israeli singer Noam Bettan will be representing the country in Vienna this year. …

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