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Three European countries are withdrawing from the song contest in protest of Israel's inclusion in the competition.
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Slovenia, Spain, and Ireland will not participate in Eurovision, citing Israel's entry in the contest, according to Deutsche Welle.
The three nations join growing calls for a boycott of the annual song competition over the issue. Several other countries have also announced they will not be taking part. The withdrawals reflect ongoing tensions around Palestinian-Israeli politics within European cultural events.
Slovenia, Spain, and Ireland are boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation in the song contest. Their withdrawals add to mounting pressure on the competition, with several other countries also pulling out over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
If you're planning to watch or follow Eurovision this year, expect reduced participation and a smaller lineup of performing nations. The boycotts signal how deeply the Israeli-Palestinian tensions are affecting major European cultural events and could reshape the contest's viewership and sponsorship.