Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war

The Jerusalem Post·August 24, 2026 at 8:24 AM+4

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According to AVROTROS Director-General Taco Zimmerman, "It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the Contest, undermining its neutral character."

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