Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Mark SavageMusic correspondent

Reuters Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise", during the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025. Reuters

Singer Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October Hamas attack in 2023, represented Israel at this year’s Eurovision

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest,…

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