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Eurovision Song Contest Winner JJ Wants Israel Banned From 2026 Competition

JJ, who won Eurovision, expressed a desire for Israel to be banned from the 2026 contest, stating it is disappointing to see Israel still participating, according to Spanish publication El Pais.
His comments received backlash in Austria, a strong supporter of Israel.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed support for excluding Israel from Eurovision, criticizing the Israeli government.

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Eurovision winner wants 'Israel' out of contest over Gaza genocide

Austrian singer JJ, winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, urges the European Broadcasting Union to exclude the Israeli occupation from Eurovision 2026 over its ongoing genocide in Gaza.

1 month ago

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The Local - AT

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Inside Austria: Eurovision politics, your next day off, and what’s really behind rising prices

In this week’s Inside Austria, we unpack the controversy swirling around JJ’s comments on Israel, help you plan for the long weekend, and look at what’s happening in Austria.

1 month ago·Austria

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Zeit Online

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ESC Winner JJ: "At School They Said I Wasn't a Real Man"

JJ from Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest. In an interview he talks about his musical career – and becomes narrow-lipped on the subject of Israel.

1 month ago·Germany

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Eurovision winner JJ condemns Israel over its war on Gaza

Austrian-Filipino singer, who grew up in Dubai, has called for greater transparency in voting at the long-running music contest

1 month ago·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Jewish Chronicle

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Eurovision director defends integrity of voting system in open letter - The Jewish Chronicle

The letter comes after Austrian winner JJ expressed wish for 2026 ESC to go ahead ‘without Israel’

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Eurovision winner calls for Israel to be banned from next year's contest

This year’s Eurovision winner, JJ, has called for Israel to be banned from next year’s contest. The 24-year-old won this year’s competition in Switzerland, representing Austria with his song Wasted Love. There were plenty of protests about Israel’s participation at this year’s Eurovision, due to their ongoing bombardment of Gaza, which has seen thousands of lives lost and the blockade of humanitarian aid. Yuval Raphael represented Israel this ye…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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