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Culture & Entertainment · Music · 5 outlets (L 0 · C 0 · R 3 · 2 not rated)

Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 over Israel sensitivities

The Netherlands will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, its public broadcaster NPO said Tuesday, reversing a decision to return.⁠[1, 2, 3 +2] NPO cited sensitivities over Israel's participation amid the Gaza war and said there was insufficient support among Dutch broadcasters.⁠[1, 2, 5]

Al Jazeera reported the withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel's inclusion.⁠[4] NOS will still air the contest with Dutch commentary and a preview program.⁠[2]

Covered by The Washington Times, BBC News, Breitbart and 2 more

Read first Netherlands makes U-turn over Eurovision 2027 participation · BBC News

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Of the 3 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 0 are center and 3 are right of center (3 of them in the Right group). 2 more are not rated.

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The Washington Times · Right · +1.27IJR · Right · +1.52Breitbart · Right · +2.03
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      1. 1 Breitbart · Right · Oct 27, 6:50 a.m. ETDutch Broadcaster Dumps Eurovision over Israel 'Sensitivities'
      2. 2 IJR · Right · Oct 27, 5:36 a.m. ETNetherlands Reverses Plan to Return to Eurovision in 2027
      3. 3 The Washington Times · Right · Oct 27, 3:10 p.m. ETNetherlands backs out of Eurovision, citing 'sensitivities' over Israel's inclusion

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      1. 4 Al Jazeera · Not rated · Oct 27, 9:29 a.m. ETThe Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’
      2. 5 BBC News · Not rated · Oct 27, 7:23 a.m. ETNetherlands makes U-turn over Eurovision 2027 participation
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