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Eurovision viewership in the Netherlands sharply declined following a boycott over Israel’s participation and the situation in Gaza. The drop marked one of the largest in the country’s history, impacting broadcast structure and raising concerns about the contest’s future.
An investigation found Israel conducted a coordinated campaign to enhance its image via Eurovision amid ongoing Gaza genocide, triggering calls to boycott the contest and to exclude Israeli participation.
Leaked documents reveal secret meetings between Israel’s former UK ambassador and British officials, lobbyists, and donors amid Gaza atrocities, showing coordination with pro-Israel groups and political figures.
A real estate event in Manhattan featured the former executive director of the extremist Betar US group, promoting land sales in West Bank settlements. Held at a synagogue, the event drew criticism for endorsing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and links to far-right organizations.
Jonathan Pollard, a former US navy intelligence analyst, calls for the forcible removal of Gaza residents and annexation of Gaza. He announces his intention to enter politics before the upcoming Knesset election. Pollard was imprisoned for 30 years for spying for Israel and received Israeli citizenship after completing his sentence.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism after his office commented on a real estate event in Manhattan promoting land sales in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. While opposing the expo and its link to displacement of Palestinians, the mayor emphasized protecting access to religious sites and First Amendment rights.
