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MEP Calls for Israel's Eurovision 2025 Ban Over Gaza Violations

4/10/2025

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Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba and his Slovenian allies are calling for Israel's exclusion from Eurovision 2025, citing serious human rights violations in Gaza. They believe that permitting Israel to participate would betray the contest's core values. Meanwhile, Israel's entry, "New Day Will Rise," performed by the talented Yuval Raphael, is generating buzz as a strong contender.

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Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba and his Slovenian allies are calling for Israel's exclusion from Eurovision 2025, citing serious human rights violations in Gaza. They believe that permitting Israel to participate would betray the contest's core values. Meanwhile, Israel's entry, "New Day Will Rise," performed by the talented Yuval Raphael, is generating buzz as a strong contender.