By Olivia Le Poidevin, Johnny Cotton and Cecile MantovaniGENEVA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Eurovision Song Contest was facing a potential budget squeeze after Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia said they would withdraw from next year's competition in protest at Israel's participation.The planned boycott brought to a head a row that has overshadowed the past two contests, and followed threats by the four they would pull out if the organiser did not exclude Israel over the conduct of its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Eurovision faces budget squeeze after walkouts over Israel
