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4 countries boycott Eurovision over Israel

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete; putting political...

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Israel cleared to participate in 2026 Eurovision as 4 countries quit in protest

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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

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AUDIO: Countries boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel's inclusion

Israel has been cleared to compete at next year's Eurovision Song Contest after European Broadcasting Union members decided not to call a vote on its participation.

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Eurovision faces withdrawals after Israel OK'd to compete

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Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel

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Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

The controversy over Israel’s 2026 participation threatens to overshadow the return next year of three countries — Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania — after periods of absence because of financial and art...

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Spain, Ireland and Others Boycott Eurovision Over Israel’s Participation

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Eurovision Allows Israel To Compete In 2026; Spain & The Netherlands Immediately Say They Will Boycott Competition

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Leader of anti-Hamas militia armed by Israel killed in Gaza

The leader of an anti-Hamas group that was armed and backed by Israel has been killed in Gaza, the group confirmed Thursday, in a potential blow to Israel’s post-war plans in the shattered territory.

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Israel Says It Killed Around 40 Hamas Militants Trapped in Gaza Tunnels

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Israel says it received remains from Gaza that Hamas says belongs to missing hostage

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Israel Identifies Body of Returned Hostage, Remains of Israeli Officer Still in Gaza

Israel has identified the remains of the hostage it received from Hamas on Wednesday as Thai agricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak, the prime minister's office said on Thursday.

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Hamas Returns Body of Last Thai Hostage in Gaza

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Israel-Gaza live updates: Coffin carrying possible deceased hostage turned over

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Hamas preparing to hand over more remains as Israel plans to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza

Two hostage bodies are still in Gaza: Israeli Ran Gvili and Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak.

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Israeli forensics experts examine remains handed over by militants in Gaza

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Israel receives body from Hamas, says Rafah crossing could soon open

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Israel receives remains of possible hostage and plans to reopen Gaza crossing into Egypt

Once returned to Israel, the remains will be examined by forensics experts to determine whether they belong to either of the 2 last hostages in Gaza.

Israel confirms Thai hostage's remains returned, leaving just 1 deceased hostage still in Gaza

In all, 20 living hostages and the remains of 27 others have been returned to Israel since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire began in early October.

Israel sets 2026 defence budget at $34 billion despite ceasefire in Gaza

Israel's defence budget for 2026 has been set at 112 billion shekels ($34.63 billion), the defence minister's office said on Friday, up from 90 billion shekels budgeted in an earlier draft.

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Israel’s President Reveals ‘Dream’ of Peace With Saudi Arabia

As a ceasefire overseen by U.S. President Donald Trump in the Gaza Strip offers the prospect of a broader end to violence in the Middle East, Israeli President Isaac Herzog told Newsweek that he dreams of celebrating peace with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman .

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NYC Mayor Adams issues executive orders protecting Israel. Here's how they clash with Mayor-elect Mamdani's beliefs.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.