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Eurovision Song Contest Winner JJ Wants Israel Banned From 2026 Competition

The winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is speaking out against the war in Gaza and Israel's inclusion in the global music event. JJ, who won the competition May 17, said in an interview published Thursday (May 22) that he would like to see Israel banned from next year's contest.

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Eurovision winner wants Israel excluded from 2026 contest over Gaza war

Austrian singer JJ, who won this year's Eurovision Song Contest, called in an interview published on Thursday for Israel to be excluded from the 2026 edition in Vienna due to the war in Gaza.Eurovision,

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Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision Song Contest with pop-opera song ‘Wasted Love.’ Israel comes 2nd

Classically trained countertenor JJ of Austria wins 69th Eurovision Song Contest with his pop-opera song “Wasted Love.”

How a Song About the Nordic Sauna Became the Lead Contender to Win Eurovision

KAJ, a Finnish trio, will represent Sweden in the annual contest with their song, “Bara Bada Bastu,” a catchy ode to sweating ...

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Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final

BASEL, Switzerland — There has already been triumph and tears, singing onstage and in the streets, and a touch of political division, as the 69th Eurovision Song Contest approaches its grand ...

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The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here's how and who to watch

protests — that culminates in the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night. Competitors representing 37 countries are in the Swiss city of Basel for disco diplomacy and one of ...

Israel’s Yuval Raphael comes in 2nd at Eurovision, propelled largely by popular vote

Israel won the full points from 12 countries as well as in a category for voters not associated with any of the Eurovision ...

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Eurovision Song Contest Controversy: Fake Applause, Graham Norton's Comments and What You Need to Know

Austria's JJ won Eurovision 2025, but claims of fake cheers during Israel's performance sparked backlash, raising concerns ...

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