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RTVE Urges Reconsideration of Israel's Eurovision 2025 Entry

4/11/2025

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RTVE Urges Eurovision Review

Spanish broadcaster RTVE is urging the European Broadcasting Union to reconsider Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025 amid rising concerns from civil society over the Gaza crisis. While not demanding Israel's exit, RTVE calls for EBU members to reflect on the implications of Israeli broadcaster KAN's involvement as the contest prepares to take place in Basel, Switzerland.

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Damiano David Advocates

Måneskin's Damiano David champions Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025, emphasizing the need to keep art and politics apart. In contrast, MEP Alex Agius Saliba and others are calling for Israel's exclusion, pointing to international law violations amid the Gaza conflict. Despite the controversy, Israel's representative is seen as a strong contender for victory.

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RTVE Urges Eurovision Review

Spanish broadcaster RTVE is urging the European Broadcasting Union to reconsider Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025 amid rising concerns from civil society over the Gaza crisis. While not demanding Israel's exit, RTVE calls for EBU members to reflect on the implications of Israeli broadcaster KAN's involvement as the contest prepares to take place in Basel, Switzerland.

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