Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain's decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation. He cited concerns over the conflict in Gaza and what he described as an 'illegal war' on Lebanon. Sanchez emphasized that remaining silent on these issues would not be acceptable.
- ▪Spain boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's participation.
- ▪Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
- ▪Sanchez referred to Israel's actions in Lebanon as an 'illegal war'.
- ▪He stated that 'silence is not an option' regarding these conflicts.
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Toggle PlaySpain PM defends Eurovision boycott over IsraelNewsFeedSpain PM defends Eurovision boycott over IsraelRead moreSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation, saying ‘silence is not an option’ while citing the genocide in Gaza and the ‘illegal war’ on Lebanon.Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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