More than 1,000 artists call for Eurovision 2026 boycott over Israel's participation
Eurovision : plus d'un millier d'artistes appellent au boycott du concours
Summary
More than 1,000 musicians worldwide — including Massive Attack, Kneecap and Macklemore — have signed a call to boycott Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation despite its military campaign in Gaza. The move marks a significant expansion of cultural-sector pressure on Israel.
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