"Israel Banned from Hosting Eurovision Contest Amid Ongoing Protests. In a shocking move, Israel has been stripped of its right to host the highly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest, a decision that has sparked widespread protests from Israeli fans and supporters. The country, which successfully hosted the event in 2019, will still be allowed to participate in the competition but its exclusion as a host nation has left many questioning the reasoning behind the decision. As tensions escalate, protesters are taking to the streets to voice their discontent, demanding answers from contest organizers."


Israel, which hosted the contest in 2019, will no longer be allowed to do so - but can still compete, protesters say.