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ByEmma SaundersCulture reporter
  • Published48 minutes ago

The Netherlands has pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest, with public broadcaster NPO citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation - reversing a previous decision to take part.

The Netherlands and four other countries boycotted this year's event, after Dutch network Avrotros pulled out.

Avrotros said it would also not take part next year, but NPO, which oversees public broadcasting in the country, stepped in and pledged last month that the country would return in 2027.