Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
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Nemo, the Swiss winner of the 2024 Eurovision contest, is returning their trophy to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in Geneva to protest Israel's participation in the 2026 event. Nemo cites a conflict between Eurovision's values and allowing Israel to compete amidst its war in Gaza. This decision follows a boycott of the 2026 contest by five countries – Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland – due to the EBU's refusal to exclude Israel. Nemo argues that Eurovision is being used to soften Israel's image, despite the EBU's claim of being non-political. While 34 countries are slated to participate, some have yet to confirm, and the BBC has not clarified the UK's involvement.
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