"Calls for Israel to be banned from the World Cup and Eurovision are growing due to the genocide in Gaza. Calls for Israel to be banned from global sport and cultural competitions are growing. Many argue the country should not be taking part in international events while it is committing genocide in Gaza. With next year's World Cup and Eurovision Song Contest on the line, what is the case for and against barring Israel?"
"Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Ashish Prashar political strategist; former adviser to Middle East envoy Tony Blair; campaign director for the Game Over Israel campaign Dan Perry Tel Aviv-based former editor of the Associated Press news agency in Europe, the Middle East and Africa; publisher of Ask Questions Later on Substack Andrew Feinstein anti-apartheid activist and author, who was elected as an ANC member of parliament under Nelson Mandela in South Africa's first democratic election in 1994"
Calls to bar Israel from international sporting and cultural events have intensified amid allegations of genocide in Gaza. Campaigners argue Israel should not participate in the World Cup or Eurovision while civilian deaths and rights violations continue. Opponents caution against mixing politics and sport, noting legal, logistical and precedent-setting complications inherent in banning a nation from global competitions. The proximity of next year’s World Cup and Eurovision increases urgency and public pressure to clarify whether international bodies will enforce exclusions or uphold participation despite the allegations.
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