70多名前欧洲电视台参赛者以种族灭绝和种族隔离指控为由,呼吁禁止以色列参加这场竞赛。 Over 70 former Eurovision contestants call for Israel's ban from the contest, citing allegations of genocide and apartheid.

70多名前欧洲电视台参赛者签署了一封信,要求以色列及其公共广播公司被禁止参加今年的比赛,指责以色列对巴勒斯坦人实施种族灭绝和种族隔离。 Over 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed a letter demanding Israel and its public broadcaster be banned from this year's contest, accusing Israel of committing genocide and apartheid against Palestinians. 该信认为,允许以色列参与使这些行动正常化。 The letter argues that allowing Israel's participation normalizes these actions. EBU已承认关切,但仍与广播机构保持联系。 The EBU has acknowledged concerns but remains in contact with broadcasters. 若干欧洲国家还反对将以色列包括在内。 Several European countries have also raised objections to Israel's inclusion.