Eurovision in crisis? Israel’s inclusion causes rift – The Latest
Podcast:Today in Focus Published On: Fri Dec 05 2025 Description: Several countries are boycotting Eurovision after Israel was cleared to compete in the 2026 song contest despite calls for it to be excluded over the war in Gaza. Lucy Hough speaks to our European culture editor, Philip Oltermann – Watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus