Slovenia Requests Israel's Exclusion from Eurovision 2025 Over Gaza Conflict, May Withdraw from Contest

Dec 22, 2024, 04:50 AM

Slovenia's national public broadcaster has formally requested the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to disqualify Israel from participating in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. This demand is linked to Israel's military actions in Gaza, which have been ongoing since October 7, 2023. Slovenian officials have indicated that the country may withdraw from the contest if their request is not met. The call for exclusion has sparked discussions about the perceived targeting of Israel while overlooking other countries with human rights concerns, such as Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia.