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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says Israel should not be banned from the Eurovision Song Contest and he would rather see an invitation for Palestine to join. It comes as broadcasters from Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia say they will pull out of Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00I don't think banning Israel from the Eurovision SOMCOP is going to help in Gaza or get the Israeli government to lift their blockade.
00:08You know, frankly, I would rather see, now we've recognised Palestine, an invitation to Palestine to come and join.
00:15That's the way to bring people together.
00:18There is a ceasefire in Gaza, and I think, therefore, this action is the wrong thing.
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