Spain joins group of countries threatening to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes
Spain has joined the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip.
Spain joined Tuesday the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip.
The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia had already taken the same stance. Spain’s addition to the list puts more pressure on both Israel and the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the popular contest.
Spain is one of Big 5 countries that pay more for the organization, and qualify directly to Finals.
Their boycott would significantly jeopardize the Eurovision financing next year.
It is important to isolate Israel from music events and sport events in the same way that Russia is sanctioned.
