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Eurovision 2023: Israel's Controversy & Finland's Lead
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Eurovisions 70th edition begins in Vienna, Austria, with semi-finals on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 PM and the final on Saturday. BBC One broadcasts all shows, but Irelands RTÉ is absent due to a boycott alongside Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland. The boycott stems from the EBUs decision to skip a vote on Israels entry amidst the Gaza humanitarian crisis. Fans and groups are divided, with some boycotting the event. Eurovision maintains a non-political stance, but history shows otherwise, such as barring Russia in 2022 and allowing Israel to compete despite backlash. This year, organizers tightened rules, halving fan votes and reintroducing juries for semis, and banning third-party campaigns. Finland leads betting odds, but Israels still in the running. Tune in to see how the votes unfold this weekend.
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