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Eurovision winner hands back trophy

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel

The Swiss singer says there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's continued participation in the event and the values Eurovision stands for.

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Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

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Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

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Eurovision winner Nemo hands back trophy as contest surrounded by controversy

Last year's Eurovision Song Contest champion, Nemo, has announced they are handing back their trophy in protest at Israel's ongoing participation in the competition.

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Non-binary Eurovision winner Nemo hands back trophy in protest against Israel’s inclusion in song contest amid boycotts

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Eurovision exposes ethical erosion

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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation.

Eurovision faces budget squeeze after walkouts over Israel

The boycott raises the prospect of less sponsorship income and viewers for the extravaganza that draws millions of viewers worldwide.

Israel National News

Israel tops early betting odds for Eurovision 2026

Bookmaker Betfair's first Eurovision 2026 odds place Israel at the top, with Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, and Italy following closely behind.

Russia was banned from competing in Eurovision. Why has Israel been allowed to?

Russia was barred from participating in Eurovision in February 2022 — one day after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. At the time, the EBU cited the "unprecedented crisis" in Ukraine, and said including a Russian entry in that year's contest would "bring the competition into disrepute".

Belfast News Letter

Israel Eurovision row: Former Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter accuses RTE of withdrawing 'in a hissy fit'

A former Irish Justice minister has accused RTE of pulling out of the Eurovision song contest "in a hissy fit" because it was unable to persuade other countries to ban Israel.