Spain to Boycott Eurovision if Israel Participates Amid Gaza Conflict
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Spain to Boycott Eurovision if Israel Participates Amid Gaza Conflict

Spain has declared it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to compete, becoming the first of the 'big five' countries to take such a stance. This decision reflects rising tensions related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and highlights the intersection of politics and culture in international events. The head of RTVE emphasized that the situation makes it impossible to overlook Israel's actions.

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