Which countries don’t compete in Eurovision? Israel prepares for semi-finals amid mounting protests - Israel are competing in this year’s competition despite large criticism. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?

Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.

Yuval Raphael previously said she was expecting boos during her performance, as Israel's presence at the Basel contest has drawn controversy amid the war in Gaza.