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flag Israel advances to the first Eurovision 2026 semi-final amid a record boycott by five countries.

flag Israel will compete in the first semi-final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on May 12 in Vienna, vying for a spot in the final on May 16. flag The 70th edition, marked by the largest political boycott in the contest’s history, will feature only 35 countries—its lowest number since 2004—due to boycotts by Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain over concerns about Israel’s war in Gaza, media access, and alleged voting manipulation. flag The European Broadcasting Union has introduced reforms, including diverse professional juries with young jurors and enhanced fraud detection. flag Host Austria and major contributors France, Germany, Italy, and the UK automatically qualify. flag The second semi-final is scheduled for May 14.

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