"As of 17 September, at least 66,414 Palestinians and 1,983 Israelis have been reported killed since Israel began bombing the coastal region in retaliation to the October 7 attacks that took place in 2023. Several human rights groups have condemned Israel's continued blockade of humanitarian aid such as food and medical supplies to the Gaza strip despite the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPCS) declaring a famine in parts of Gaza."
"The EBU confirmed on Friday (26 September) that all 68 member countries would vote on whether to allow the country to participate in future Eurovision contests, including countries that don't participate such as Tunisia, Egypt, Turkiye, Algeria, Jordan, and Lebanon. Countries in opposition to Israel's participation have said their continued association with the contest would be "unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza.""
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will hold a vote at its November general assembly among 68 member countries to decide whether Israel can continue participating in Eurovision. Several broadcasters and countries, including Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands, have threatened to withdraw from the 2026 contest if Israel is allowed to compete. Reported casualties since October 7, 2023 include at least 66,414 Palestinians and 1,983 Israelis. Human rights groups have condemned Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza despite an IPCS declaration of famine in parts of the territory. Some broadcasters called continued participation unconscionable given the loss of life.
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