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Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2026, 7:31 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.

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DW English Eurovision: Final kicks off overshadowed by Israel dispute Le Monde (English) Eurovision 2026: Israel's participation sparks controversy BBC News New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue Euronews Eurovision final in Vienna overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation

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