The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’
- Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel’s inclusion.
- The Netherlands has withdrawn from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, its public broadcaster NPO has confirmed, citing “sensitivities” over Israel’s participation.
- “We have known for some time that Israel’s participation elicits various reactions in society and causes discussion and division,” the NPO’s media director Jurre Bosman said in a statement.
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- Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel’s inclusion.
- The Netherlands has withdrawn from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, its public broadcaster NPO has confirmed, citing “sensitivities” over Israel’s participation.
- “We have known for some time that Israel’s participation elicits various reactions in society and causes discussion and division,” the NPO’s media director Jurre Bosman said in a statement.
Sources: Al Jazeera