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The letter, publishedin the newspaperAftonbladet, said Israels brutal warfare in Gaza should be disqualifying,perTheGuardians translation.
Israeli singer Eden Golan will represent Israel this year.
Her initial entry, October Rain, was reportedly deemed too political, which breaks EBU rules.
She has alsoreportedlyreceived death threats online.
Heres what to know.
How else has the EBU responded?
A lengthierstatementposted on the EBUs website acknowledged the unquestionable pain suffered by those in Israel and in Gaza.
It added that EBUs governing bodies not individual artists make decisions about Eurovision participation.
This is unacceptable and totally unfair, given the artists have no role in this decision.
Who is calling for a Eurovision boycott?
Signees of the letter included Joel Kim Booster, Maxine Peake, and Sarah Schulman.
How have competing musicians responded?
Did Eurovision previously disqualify Russia?
In 2022, Russia wasbannedamid its invasion of Ukraine.
The group had initially said Russia could compete before widespread criticism changed its mind.
At the time, the EBU stated Russias participation would bring the competition into disrepute.
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