Eurovision gets off to a tense start, with anti-Israel protests planned ahead of the semi-final
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Eurovision gets off to a tense start as five countries boycott event
FRANCOIS MURPHY
VIENNA
REUTERS
PUBLISHED MAY 12, 2026
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Noam Bettan, representing Israel, performs 'Michelle' during dress rehearsal 2 of the first semi-final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Monday.
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The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday as Israel competed in the first semi-final amid a boyco…
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