Israeli minister praises Eurovision result amid boycott protests
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-05-17 16:33 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Europe, Human Rights, Military & Defence, War & Conflict
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Israeli defence minister Israel Katz congratulated Israeli performer Noam Bettan after the singer finished second in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, while criticising European governments that opposed Israel’s participation.
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