Eurovision 2026 has not even begun, and already Israel is facing backlash and warnings from the European Broadcasting Union over promotional activity tied to its entry.

'When entire countries withdraw, it should be clear that something is deeply wrong,' Nemo said, before placing the trophy into a box.

For nearly a year, activists have pushed to weaponize Eurovision as punishment for Israel, despite the war having been launched by Hamas.

Activists have attempted for months to pressure the EBU to punish Israel over the war launched by Hamas.