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Spain Calls for Israel's Eurovision Ban Amid Gaza Condemnation

5/20/2025

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged for Israel to be banned from international cultural events like Eurovision, condemning its military actions in Gaza and highlighting a double standard compared to Russia's exclusion after its Ukraine invasion. Additionally, RTVE is calling for a review of Eurovision's voting system, citing worries over political bias and fairness.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged for Israel to be banned from international cultural events like Eurovision, condemning its military actions in Gaza and highlighting a double standard compared to Russia's exclusion after its Ukraine invasion. Additionally, RTVE is calling for a review of Eurovision's voting system, citing worries over political bias and fairness.