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AntiSocial: Eurovision and Israel

Eurovision and Israel

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The war in Gaza prompts calls to boycott this year’s song contest.

The war in Gaza, and Israel’s continued participation in this year's song contest, prompts calls to boycott the event. Adam Fleming and guests explore the debate.

One of the UK’s biggest Eurovision parties has been cancelled in protest at Israel’s inclusion, so how worthwhile is a boycott of the event as a response to the war in Gaza? 

The song contest’s organisers say the event is non-political, but this isn’t the first time global events have had an impact on participation and even lyrics - we chart the key moments. And it’s not the first time Israel’s participation has sparked debate - a Eurovision expert talks us through the ups and downs of its long association with the event. 

We’ll also hear about the controversy around Israel’s song this year and how it’s changed, plus the view from the Middle East on what Israelis and Palestinians are saying. 

Presenter: Adam Fleming
Producers: Simon Tulett, Simon Maybin, Ellie House and Paige Neal-Holder
Editor: Penny Murphy

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