Eurovision Director Criticized Over Gaza Omission in Open Letter

The director of the Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Green, is facing criticism for not explicitly mentioning Gaza in an open letter addressing the boycott of next year's event by several countries. The letter, published on December 11, comes one week after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026.In the message, Green addressed fans experiencing "strong emotions" regarding "events in the Middle East," referencing the Israel-Hamas conflict that...