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flag BBC says Eurovision is apolitical, will review stance after Israel's second-place finish.

flag BBC Director-General Tim Davie stated that the Eurovision Song Contest has "never been about politics," emphasizing its role as a celebration of music and culture. flag Amid calls for a boycott if Israel participates, driven by protests over Israel's offensive in Gaza, Davie affirmed the BBC’s commitment to the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) work. flag The BBC will review the EBU’s decisions before determining its stance, with public views considered. flag Israel has competed since 1973, and this year Austria’s JJ won with "Wasted Love," while Israeli singer Yuval Raphael placed second.

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