The Eurovision song contest turns 70 this year, but the celebration threatens to be overshadowed by the competition’s biggest ever boycott over the continued inclusion of Israel.
Eurovision hopes 70th anniversary celebration outshines Israel controversy
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Eurovision hopes 70th anniversary celebration outshines Israel controversy