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Israel/Palestine

Aussie105

(7,500 posts)

5. The problem is . . .

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Thu Dec 11, 2025, 06:25 AM

21 hrs ago

Eurovision doesn't want to be seen as being political.

Some countries interpret that as assuming it is business as usual, when it is anything but that.

Might be smart for Israel to bow out of the event and avoid any troubles during the Eurovision spectacular.

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