Should Israel be allowed to participate in Eurovision 2026?

[Benjamin]

I know we have a thread about certain countries refusing to join. But this is different.

We also don’t have a Eurovision sub forum yet so putting this thread here for now.

For those that watch Eurovision, should’ve Israel be allowed to participate?

Edit: I was meant to add a poll and didn’t. :( Can a mod add a private poll for me please?

[Glenn.]

They’re actively committing genocide in Palestine. So no.

[Ammi]

…yes of course…the casualties of any country conflicts are the people who have no decisions in these things and to ban is banning artists/musicians and achieves nothing at all and makes no statement at all that makes any sense…

…ok, so a country is prevented from taking part…?…then what, what did that achieve…?…nothing/pointless…

[Benjamin]

…yes of course…the casualties of any country conflicts are the people who have no decisions in these things and to ban is banning artists/musicians and achieves nothing at all and makes no statement at all that makes any sense…

…ok, so a country is prevented from taking part…?…then what, what did that achieve…?…nothing/pointless…

I’m of the same stance. As long as there’s no political message in the song (from any country) the focus is it being a song contest.

[Cherie]

Was the UK banned while the Iraq war was going on, was Ireland penalised while the IRA was active, ordinary citizens have no control over their governments in these matters, its a song contest, its political enough without banning singers who might be marching against their government for all we know.

[Livia]

Was the UK banned while the Iraq war was going on, was Ireland penalised while the IRA was active, ordinary citizens have no control over their governments in these matters, its a song contest, its political enough without banning singers who might be marching against their government for all we know.

I have nothing to add to this excellent post.

[bots]

with conflict of 1 type or another breaking out all over the world, it's all virtue signalling now

[Crimson Dynamo]

Of course, they should be welcome

[Liam-]

No

[Livia]

Israel should frankly tell Eurovision to shove it up their a-hole.

Ireland was really successful in Eurovision around the same time the IRA was blowing the arms and legs off people, women, children, elderly veterans, and no one called for their expulsion. But this is about Israel and Ireland, as a country, is pretty anti-Semitic. Ireland sent a message of sympathy to the German Ambassador on the death of Adolf Hitler. Maybe they should sit this one out.

[BBXX]

Was the UK banned while the Iraq war was going on, was Ireland penalised while the IRA was active, ordinary citizens have no control over their governments in these matters, its a song contest, its political enough without banning singers who might be marching against their government for all we know.

I agree,

The Israeli government have nothing to gain from the Eurovision Song Content, and it's not the civilians that are at fault, so shouldn't be punished.

I also believe as others have said, it's important there shouldn't be political messaging within the song - I just don't think it's on to give them a platform to spread a political message when their country is committing genocide - that but that doesn't mean I don't think the country's civilians should not get to perform in any capacity whatsoever.

[Beso]

I would refuse to take part, the judging will be unfair.

[Vanessa]

It's up to the organizers. But for me yes.
But glad Russia is out.

[Vicky.]

Was the UK banned while the Iraq war was going on, was Ireland penalised while the IRA was active, ordinary citizens have no control over their governments in these matters, its a song contest, its political enough without banning singers who might be marching against their government for all we know.
Yup agreed

[Niamh.]

Israel should frankly tell Eurovision to shove it up their a-hole.

Ireland was really successful in Eurovision around the same time the IRA was blowing the arms and legs off people, women, children, elderly veterans, and no one called for their expulsion. But this is about Israel and Ireland, as a country, is pretty anti-Semitic. Ireland sent a message of sympathy to the German Ambassador on the death of Adolf Hitler. Maybe they should sit this one out.

Ireland is not anti-semitic. Being against what's happening in Israel/Palestine doesn't mean we're against Jewish people. Regarding what you posted about Hitler, that's a very out of context statement to make

This controversial act, one of the most controversial things de Valera ever did, has been regularly resurrected in the decades since, with some using it to suggest that he was pro-Nazi.

In fact, he was anything but and the story is a bit more complicated than some would have you believe, though you would be hard put to find anyone, then or since, who thought de Valera’s condolences were a good idea.

Context of course is key. Ireland was neutral in World War II (or, as it was termed here, 'the Emergency’), and although favourably disposed to the Allies and giving them considerable assistance behind the scenes, de Valera insisted on strict adherence to the formalities of neutrality.

So, while Allied airmen who crash-landed in Ireland were allowed to escape across the Border to Northern Ireland, while Germans were interned for the duration, this wasn’t admitted in public.

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2023/0910/1404292-eamon-de-valera-hitler-analysis/

[Livia]

Ireland is not anti-semitic. Being against what's happening in Israel/Palestine doesn't mean we're against Jewish people. Regarding what you posted about Hitler, that's a very out of context statement to make

This controversial act, one of the most controversial things de Valera ever did, has been regularly resurrected in the decades since, with some using it to suggest that he was pro-Nazi.

In fact, he was anything but and the story is a bit more complicated than some would have you believe, though you would be hard put to find anyone, then or since, who thought de Valera’s condolences were a good idea.

Context of course is key. Ireland was neutral in World War II (or, as it was termed here, 'the Emergency’), and although favourably disposed to the Allies and giving them considerable assistance behind the scenes, de Valera insisted on strict adherence to the formalities of neutrality.

So, while Allied airmen who crash-landed in Ireland were allowed to escape across the Border to Northern Ireland, while Germans were interned for the duration, this wasn’t admitted in public.

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2023/0910/1404292-eamon-de-valera-hitler-analysis/

I'm not sure adhering to the formalities of neutrality extended to sending condolences for a man who murdered 30 million people in concentration camps alone. I know that Ireland assisted the allies in some ways and lots of Irishmen joined the allies and fought the Nazis. That doesn't excuse some if the more questionable things Ireland's government did and said.

I believe Ireland does lean toward the anti-Semitic. It's my personal belief. There are many accounts from Irish Jews and their experiences of anti-Semitism. Israel thinks Ireland could be the most anti-Semitic country in the West. That's not to say I believe all the Irish people are all anti-Semites. I got nothing but good natured welcomes in from absolutely everyone I met Ireland, but then I don't really "look Jewish".

I've sat on this forum and read all kinds of comments about England and the UK and how awful it is and has been in the past, about the terrible things the government has said and done, including our quite shameful history with Ireland. I can't argue with it. That doesn't mean every English man and woman is complicit in the bad things my country has done, indeed, I acknowledge them and regret them. No country is perfect, including Ireland. But that doesn't mean the general population is responsible. We could both post lots of counter arguments that'd get us nowhere. My post was not a dig at you, nor the majority of the Irish public and I hope you can accept that.

[Niamh.]

I'm not sure adhering to the formalities of neutrality extended to sending condolences for a man who murdered 30 million people in concentration camps alone. I know that Ireland assisted the allies in some ways and lots of Irishmen joined the allies and fought the Nazis. That doesn't excuse some if the more questionable things Ireland's government did and said.

I believe Ireland does lean toward the anti-Semitic. It's my personal belief. There are many accounts from Irish Jews and their experiences of anti-Semitism. Israel thinks Ireland could be the most anti-Semitic country in the West. That's not to say I believe all the Irish people are all anti-Semites. I got nothing but good natured welcomes in from absolutely everyone I met Ireland, but then I don't really "look Jewish".

I've sat on this forum and read all kinds of comments about England and the UK and how awful it is and has been in the past, about the terrible things the government has said and done, including our quite shameful history with Ireland. I can't argue with it. That doesn't mean every English man and woman is complicit in the bad things my country has done, indeed, I acknowledge them and regret them. No country is perfect, including Ireland. But that doesn't mean the general population is responsible. We could both post lots of counter arguments that'd get us nowhere. My post was not a dig at you, nor the majority of the Irish public and I hope you can accept that.

Well my opinion on the actual question posed in the thread is I don't think Politics should be involved in the song contest at all nor should it be involved in football or sports in general so I do think Israel should be allowed to compete (not that I even watch anymore anyway)

[Livia]

Well my opinion on the actual question posed in the thread is I don't think Politics should be involved in the song contest at all nor should it be involved in football or sports in general so I do think Israel should be allowed to compete (not that I even watch anymore anyway)

My opinion is the same as yours. Sadly, Eurovision is, and always has been, political. If it wasn't, Ukraine would never have won in 2022 with a quite ordinary song.

[Niamh.]

My opinion is the same as yours. Sadly, Eurovision is, and always has been, political. If it wasn't, Ukraine would never have won in 2022 with a quite ordinary song.

True enough

[Crimson Dynamo]

An October 7 survivor trashed by the Eurovision juries won the popular vote last time out

Leftist elites hate Israel. The people beg to differ!

[arista]

Yes, they should be in it.


Then we get Politics in that boring event

[arista]

They’re actively committing genocide in Palestine. So no.



No Glenn


The Singers are not doing that

[Niamh.]

Benjamin added a Poll for you

[arista]

How Nice of you


Helping Ben

[Benjamin]

Benjamin added a Poll for you

Thanks :love:

[Nicky91]

as Russia and Belarus were also rightfully kicked out


then Israel should also be kicked out

[joeysteele]

Yes they should be allowed in the contest.
Their performers will have worked hard on a song and music.

The military action going on is nothing to do with the performers for Israel.

It's also a world away from the Russia and Ukraine war.
Russia invaded an independent Nation having had NO aggression or attack from Ukraine.
Israel has had to live for decades with hostile Nations around them, who don't just want Israel defeated but want them annihilated.
It is horrific what's going on re Israel and the Palestinians.
However until Hamas and other terrorist groups are eradicated.
The security of Israel as a Nation and it's people are always in danger of being attacked.

Despite my intense dislike of the hard-line government of Natanyahu in Israel.
I still haven't changed my position for the State of Israel and the rights of Israel and it's citizens to be able to have a safe and secure existence.

Eurovision is really a more fun evening, ignore the voting process, just enjoy the music or moan about it, laugh at or admire the performances.
Just see it as a light hearted evening and event.

Absolutely no way should Israel not be taking part, that's the kind of thing divisive groups and terrorist organisations would welcome if they were.

[Nicky91]

Yes they should be allowed in the contest.
Their performers will have worked hard on a song and music.

The military action going on is nothing to do with the performers for Israel.

It's also a world away from the Russia and Ukraine war.
Russia invaded an independent Nation having had NO aggression or attack from Ukraine.
Israel has had to live for decades with hostile Nations around them, who don't just want Israel defeated but want them annihilated.
It is horrific what's going on re Israel and the Palestinians.
However until Hamas and other terrorist groups are eradicated.
The security of Israel as a Nation and it's people are always in danger of being attacked.

Despite my intense dislike of the hard-line government of Natanyahu in Israel.
I still haven't changed my position for the State of Israel and the rights of Israel and it's citizens to be able to have a safe and secure existence.

Eurovision is really a more fun evening, ignore the voting process, just enjoy the music or moan about it, laugh at or admire the performances.
Just see it as a light hearted evening and event.

Absolutely no way should Israel not be taking part, that's the kind of thing divisive groups and terrorist organisations would welcome if they were.

their performers are just literal puppets for that corrupt stench of a broadcaster KAN



Israel should no longer take part, they also invaded territory that isn't theirs but belonging to Palestine, so yes they are similar to Russia, but they can hide behind the ''you can't kick us out otherwise it is antisemitism'' victim card :idc:

[joeysteele]

their performers are just literal puppets for that corrupt stench of a broadcaster KAN



Israel should no longer take part, they also invaded territory that isn't theirs but belonging to Palestine, so yes they are similar to Russia, but they can hide behind the ''you can't kick us out otherwise it is antisemitism'' victim card :idc:

I respectfully disagree Nicky.

It really isn't though anything like the Russia and Ukraine conflict.

When did Ukrainians go into Russia, then kidnap to hold hostage, and then also murder innocent people just at a social event?

[Nicky91]

I respectfully disagree Nicky.

It really isn't though anything like the Russia and Ukraine conflict.

When did Ukrainians go into Russia, then kidnap to hold hostage, and athen also murder innocent people just at a social event?

not again about October 7th, how tiresome that is becoming by now :rolleyes:


also you know what Ukraine did to justify Russia's actions, like denial of russian culture, russian language appreciation in the Donetsk, Lugansk regions


maybe we can ship Israel off to Putin's Intervision Trash, Trump's USA is also happily competing in that, you can make the three amigo bromance there, Netanyahu/Putin/Trump :idc:

[Livia]

May 2025



Israel are allowed to participate, as they don't actually invade a different country (and no, palestine ain't a country) unlike Russia who got rightfully banned after invading Ukraine, same with Belarus....



September 2025

as Russia and Belarus were also rightfully kicked out


then Israel should also be kicked out

[Livia]

not again about October 7th, how tiresome that is becoming by now :rolleyes:


also you know what Ukraine did to justify Russia's actions, like denial of russian culture, russian language appreciation in the Donetsk, Lugansk regions


maybe we can ship Israel off to Putin's Intervision Trash, Trump's USA is also happily competing in that, you can make the three amigo bromance there, Netanyahu/Putin/Trump :idc:

Sorry all those deaths are tiresome for you.

[Crimson Dynamo]

May 2025





September 2025

:joker::joker:

[Benjamin]

May 2025





September 2025

It makes my head hurt :laugh:

[Beso]

Benjamin added a Poll for you

It needs a couldnt give a toss option.

[arista]

So far,

The Yes votes have it

[Barry.]

An October 7 survivor trashed by the Eurovision juries won the popular vote last time out

Leftist elites hate Israel. The people beg to differ!

I don’t think that’s true. Yeah ok the war really did make things worse but there song last year was pretty good. But it wasn’t winning worthy, though neither was the winner tbh:joker:

[Barry.]

May 2025





September 2025

I just don’t listen to Nicky now. Tbh none of his opinions matter because they always change the next day

[Barry.]

I’m on the fence as in because the war going on. Like if Israel won next year it would be in Israel (well we don’t really know but what ifs apply here). Eurovision is a big gay party for the gays so it would be dangerous to host it there because it wouldn’t be safe.

If it was hosted somewhere then maybe that would change my mind

[Crimson Dynamo]

I don’t think that’s true. Yeah ok the war really did make things worse but there song last year was pretty good. But it wasn’t winning worthy, though neither was the winner tbh:joker:

yeah you are right

This total freakshow was better

:facepalm:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWvxcoH4VMT29WvdsiVxi3W8QzHWUjv TE7XA&s

[Barry.]

yeah you are right

This total freakshow was better

:facepalm:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWvxcoH4VMT29WvdsiVxi3W8QzHWUjv TE7XA&s

I wouldn’t call him a freakshow as he seems like a lovely person but I didn’t really mind his song but a winner I was surprised

[Maru]

My answer is a dual one. They shouldn't been allowed in the first place because they're not even in Europe. But maybe they're included because they're a Western-style nation on a close enough patch of Earth? :laugh: Otherwise, we, Mexico and Canada demand we can participate.

I answered "Yes" because they're already allowed to participate. The festival is already heavily politicized and so nations protesting one another is a foregone conclusion. Let them opt out or whatever.

[Barry.]

My answer is a dual one. They shouldn't been allowed in the first place because they're not even in Europe. But maybe they're included because they're a Western-style nation on a close enough patch of Earth? :laugh: Otherwise, we, Mexico and Canada demand we can participate.

I answered "Yes" because they're already allowed to participate. The festival is already heavily politicized and so nations protesting one another is a foregone conclusion. Let them opt out or whatever.

I thought Israel was half in Europe and half Middle East? I’m probably wrong though :joker:

[bots]

My answer is a dual one. They shouldn't been allowed in the first place because they're not even in Europe. But maybe they're included because they're a Western-style nation on a close enough patch of Earth? :laugh: Otherwise, we, Mexico and Canada demand we can participate.

I answered "Yes" because they're already allowed to participate. The festival is already heavily politicized and so nations protesting one another is a foregone conclusion. Let them opt out or whatever.

Australia are in the competion :laugh:

[Mitchell]

The problem for me isn’t the acts themselves as such, but more the fact the extreme campaigning going on, them having songs rejected for being too political, the harassment of other artists and countries by the Israeli Eurovision delegation, they’re absolutely making it political, I assume to try and distract from the devastation they’re causing in Gaza.

[Maru]

I thought Israel was half in Europe and half Middle East? I’m probably wrong though :joker:

You're more right than me, probably. I'm just a dumb American.

Australia are in the competion :laugh:

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[Shaun]

The problem for me isn’t the acts themselves as such, but more the fact the extreme campaigning going on, them having songs rejected for being too political, the harassment of other artists and countries by the Israeli Eurovision delegation, they’re absolutely making it political, I assume to try and distract from the devastation they’re causing in Gaza.

This plus the very obvious political voting in the past two contests (not that "political voting in Eurovision" is a new phenomenon, obviously, but still). Nothing seems to have been done to investigate vote tampering and nobody can tell me they even recall 2025's entry or how it goes, let alone why it won the televote by a landslide outside of daft politics.

But yeah the state is committing genocide and it's laughable they weren't dismissed 2 years ago.

[Barry.]

You're more right than me, probably. I'm just a dumb American.



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They are invited to be part of it because it’s popular in Australia (even though it’s on at like 4am for them)

[Maru]

They are invited to be part of it because it’s popular in Australia (even though it’s on at like 4am for them)

We're kind of accustomed to that, though. Not the first time I've woken up to see something live in the UK. Daughter was still sleeping in same room when the Queen passed, so when she woke up we laid together on a pillow and watched the live procession...

[Nicky91]

I’m on the fence as in because the war going on. Like if Israel won next year it would be in Israel (well we don’t really know but what ifs apply here). Eurovision is a big gay party for the gays so it would be dangerous to host it there because it wouldn’t be safe.

If it was hosted somewhere then maybe that would change my mind

''if Israel won next year''


we all know Israel is gonna win, considering if the EBU still lets them stay, we know how high those EBU bigots are up Israel's arse


and pretty sure the act is gonna be called SOULDIERS next, of actual former IDF soldiers, more so called sympathy votes stench :joker: :joker:


but i hope they only have austria, israel, germany taking part, its what the stupid brainless EBU deserves for a nice karma

[Niamh.]

I thought Israel was half in Europe and half Middle East? I’m probably wrong though :joker:That's Russia not Israel [emoji14]

[Cherie]

Just axe the whole thing, can't believe the UK send taxpayers money to host this thing to be humiliated in the voting most years :laugh:

[BBXX]

That's Russia not Israel [emoji14]

And Turkey!

[Benjamin]

''if Israel won next year''


we all know Israel is gonna win, considering if the EBU still lets them stay, we know how high those EBU bigots are up Israel's arse


and pretty sure the act is gonna be called SOULDIERS next, of actual former IDF soldiers, more so called sympathy votes stench :joker: :joker:


but i hope they only have austria, israel, germany taking part, its what the stupid brainless EBU deserves for a nice karma

You’ve said Israel would win the contest the past two years and they haven’t.

[Nicky91]

i mean Israel was once part of the AFC not UEFA


but wait what had happened, oh yeah they got expelled, due to being a too problematic nation :hehe:


and that was in the 1970's such a long time ago, more proof how long they are a troublemaking nation :rolleyes:

[Nicky91]

You’ve said Israel would win the contest the past two years and they haven’t.

the EBU were lucky they haven't in the last two years, otherwise eurovision would've been cancelled much sooner, because nobody wants to participate in a contest hosted in that country, as long as that regime is in power


but anyway in Asia they are laughing out loud, at the western europe being so difficult regarding expelling Israel or not


AFC had no big deal whatsoever in the 1970's with kicking them out, i mean their reason sounds very familiar to us either :fan:

[Benjamin]

the EBU were lucky they haven't in the last two years, otherwise eurovision would've been cancelled much sooner, because nobody wants to participate in a contest hosted in that country, as long as that regime is in power


but anyway in Asia they are laughing out loud, at the western europe being so difficult regarding expelling Israel or not


AFC had no big deal whatsoever in the 1970's with kicking them out, i mean their reason sounds very familiar to us either :fan:

If they did win it wouldn’t be hosted there. Same as when Ukraine won.

[Nicky91]

this song perfectly describes how i feel about the eurovision contest right now

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and i feel sorry for Martin Osterdahl honestly, he was just used by the fascist EBU as a scapegoat :idc: :sad: while the actual rotten apples are still there

[Nicky91]

i am a eurofan yes, but i stand by my No Politics in eurovision stance


and Russia, Belarus are rightfully out, but Israel needs to go either, due to the war crimes they committed now, if not for all the deaths of gaza civilians, then for the deaths of humanitarian aid workers, journalists?

[Maru]

Just axe the whole thing, can't believe the UK send taxpayers money to host this thing to be humiliated in the voting most years :laugh:

If we ever have an Americavision (continentally contrived), I will ask we can include the UK since technically y'all are like estranged parents. And so is Spain, I suppose...

[Livia]

I’m on the fence as in because the war going on. Like if Israel won next year it would be in Israel (well we don’t really know but what ifs apply here). Eurovision is a big gay party for the gays so it would be dangerous to host it there because it wouldn’t be safe.

If it was hosted somewhere then maybe that would change my mind

Why would it be dangerous to host it in Israel? They hosted it in 1979, 1999 and 2019. It's the only country in the Middle East where being gay is not a death sentence. There's a large gay community in Israel and while they don't currently offer gay marriage, they do recognise gay marriages carried out in other countries. They also have a trans community and hold a successful Pride festival every year. Gay people would be safer in Israel than in some eastern European countries. People are not thrown off roofs there merely because they're gay, you're thinking of Islamic countries.

All that said, if the war is still going on it would be unsafe for everyone, but let's hope it's finished by then.

[Livia]

i am a eurofan yes, but i stand by my No Politics in eurovision stance


and Russia, Belarus are rightfully out, but Israel needs to go either, due to the war crimes they committed now, if not for all the deaths of gaza civilians, then for the deaths of humanitarian aid workers, journalists?

Shut up, Nicky. You look like an idiot. You have no politics just a sad history of trolling.

[Barry.]

Why would it be dangerous to host it in Israel? They hosted it in 1979, 1999 and 2019. It's the only country in the Middle East where being gay is not a death sentence. There's a large gay community in Israel and while they don't currently offer gay marriage, they do recognise gay marriages carried out in other countries. They also have a trans community and hold a successful Pride festival every year. Gay people would be safer in Israel than in some eastern European countries. People are not thrown off roofs there merely because they're gay, you're thinking of Islamic countries.

All that said, if the war is still going on it would be unsafe for everyone, but let's hope it's finished by then.

I was more so saying because of the war. If the war wasn’t happening then I agree it would be safe to host there. I’m more worried about gay people being taken hostage or worse, killed by Hamas

[Niamh.]

And Turkey!

Oh, I actually didn't know that, everday's a school day :laugh:

[Livia]

I was more so saying because of the war. If the war wasn’t happening then I agree it would be safe to host there. I’m more worried about gay people being taken hostage or worse, killed by Hamas

Yeah, that would be a worry... I feel sure the war will be done by the time the competition goes ahead. I hope so anyway, I guess most people do.

[Nicky91]

Shut up, Nicky. You look like an idiot. You have no politics just a sad history of trolling.

as if you are soooooo neutral in all this :umm2:


and the only reason i ended up ''flip flopping'' regarding this topic, is because some of you made me insecure, if i came across antisemitic, started doubting myself, but i know for myself that i am NOT antisemitic


if it was a different country committing this bloodshed i would also be against war crimes like these, i have nothing personal against israeli people, just against the IDF and the Netanyahu regime, and honestly the israeli broadcaster KAN are also kinda shady



so yes, Azerbaijan for that matter should also be kicked out of the contest, for their genocidal actions against Armenia, regarding Nagorno-Karabakh region


and i myself am not proud of my own nation either, like the controversial blue helmets in the balkans, more specifically Srebrenica, something my nation's government has rightfully apologized for

[Livia]

as if you are soooooo neutral in all this :umm2:


and the only reason i ended up ''flip flopping'' regarding this topic, is because some of you made me insecure, if i came across antisemitic, started doubting myself, but i know for myself that i am NOT antisemitic


if it was a different country committing this bloodshed i would also be against war crimes like these, i have nothing personal against israeli people, just against the IDF and the Netanyahu regime, and honestly the israeli broadcaster KAN are also kinda shady



so yes, Azerbaijan for that matter should also be kicked out of the contest, for their genocidal actions against Armenia, regarding Nagorno-Karabakh region


and i myself am not proud of my own nation either, like the controversial blue helmets in the balkans, more specifically Srebrenica, something my nation's government has rightfully apologized for

You're exhausting.

[Glenn.]

Sorry all those deaths are tiresome for you.

The 60,000+ deaths since October 7th say hi.

[bots]

And Turkey!

yes, you can pick a spot in turkey and be on the border between europe and the middle east.

Aso, cyprus is on the very tip of what we would describe as europe and they are in the EU

[Benjamin]

as if you are soooooo neutral in all this :umm2:


and the only reason i ended up ''flip flopping'' regarding this topic, is because some of you made me insecure, if i came across antisemitic, started doubting myself, but i know for myself that i am NOT antisemitic


if it was a different country committing this bloodshed i would also be against war crimes like these, i have nothing personal against israeli people, just against the IDF and the Netanyahu regime, and honestly the israeli broadcaster KAN are also kinda shady



so yes, Azerbaijan for that matter should also be kicked out of the contest, for their genocidal actions against Armenia, regarding Nagorno-Karabakh region


and i myself am not proud of my own nation either, like the controversial blue helmets in the balkans, more specifically Srebrenica, something my nation's government has rightfully apologized for

Next week you’ll be rooting for them…

[Nicky91]

Next week you’ll be rooting for them…

no?

and i don't have any personal problem with Israel, just that countries who are guilty of war crimes, should not be allowed to compete in this contest


i rather have lesser participating countries and a drama free contest, and it going back to what it used to be, about music and music alone

[Crimson Dynamo]

no?

and i don't have any personal problem with Israel, just that countries who are guilty of war crimes, should not be allowed to compete in this contest


i rather have lesser participating countries and a drama free contest, and it going back to what it used to be, about music and music alone

So you support a Ban for Germany?

[Nicky91]

So you support a Ban for Germany?

Yes

[arista]

The 60,000+ deaths since October 7th say hi.


Look, these are Singers and Musicians



They are not from the Government

[Maru]

Next week you’ll be rooting for them…

How do we know Nicky isn't AI? Would make sense if we keep sending him prompts, he changes his answers sometimes... way too much sense, actually.

[arista]

How do we know Nicky isn't AI? Would make sense if we keep sending him prompts, he changes his answers sometimes... way too much sense, actually.

He Posted
a Photo of himself,
some years back
Lots of plants around him

[Crimson Dynamo]

How do we know Nicky isn't AI?

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[Nicky91]

How do we know Nicky isn't AI? Would make sense if we keep sending him prompts, he changes his answers sometimes... way too much sense, actually.

comparing me to highly intelligent AI, i feel blessed :love:

[Barry.]

comparing me to highly intelligent AI, i feel blessed :love:

Not all AI is highly intelligent. Dusk saying

[Maru]

He Posted
a Photo of himself,
some years back
Lots of plants around him

How do we know that wasn't AI? :hee: