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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it. Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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