Dutch broadcaster pulls out of Eurovision over Israel ‘sensitivities’
The Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a series of boycotts from countries unhappy at Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, given its military campaign in Gaza.
According to The Hindu, the Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a series of boycotts from countries unhappy at Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, given its military campaign in Gaza.
This world story centres on the Netherlands. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Dutch, Eurovision and Israel.
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