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c/europe by u/Salamence 1w ago thecradle.co

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion, set to air Palestine films instead

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cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/8479490

> cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/48633
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> > Tel Aviv is pouring hundreds of millions into its Hasbara propaganda machine in an effort to reverse its reputational freefall
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> >Public broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia announced on 11 May that they will not air this week’s Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.
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> >“For the next 10 days, instead of the Eurovision circus, the national television program will be colored by the thematic program series ‘Voices of Palestine,’” Slovenian broadcaster RTV said.
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> >Featured documentaries and films will include Gaza Twins, Come Back to Me, No Other Land, The Voice of Hind Rajab, and The Teacher.
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