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Eurovision amid Gaza boycott and political polarization
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest saw Bulgaria's first-ever victory while Israel finished second amid widespread boycott protests. Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia staged the biggest political boycott in Eurovision history over the Gaza war, with major Israeli participation controversy dominating coverage across Europe and the Middle East.
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