THIS is the shocking moment Israel was heavily booed after finishing runner-up at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
Loud jeers could be heard echoing around the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna as Israel received their points from the public.
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Israel was heavily booed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Credit: AP
Host nation Austria were quick to move things along before Bulgaria was eventually crowned the winner of this year’s competition.
Israel‘s participation in this year’s contest has sparked fierce controversy amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Five countries, including Spain and Ireland, boycotted the event in protest at Israel being allowed to compete.
Critics accused organisers of double standards after Russia was banned following its invasion of Ukraine.
Israel’s contestant Noam Bettan was booed during the semi-finals, with pro-Palestinian protesters chanting “Free Palestine” and “Stop the genocide”.
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