Spain Withdraws from Eurovision Over Israel's Participation
Spanish state broadcaster RTVE has decided to pull out of the next Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, following similar decisions by the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland, and Ireland.
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In a significant move, Spain's public broadcaster RTVE announced a withdrawal from the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest should Israel be among the participants.
The decision aligns Spain with four other countries, including the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland, and Ireland, which have also opted out under similar circumstances.
The withdrawal marks a significant stand within the global broadcast community, highlighting ongoing tensions and differing viewpoints on international participation protocols.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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