Finnish and Icelandic artists demand Israel's exclusion from Eurovision over Gaza war crimes allegations

The Eurovision Song Contest, an annual event celebrated for its diverse showcase of musical talent across Europe and beyond, is facing a wave of controversy this year, sparked by Finnish rapper Jesse Markin's bold statement. Markin, a finalist in Finland's UMK Contest for New Music and a contender to represent the country at Eurovision, has publicly declared that he will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to compete.