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Feb 2024
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Why does Israel compete in European cont...

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European organisations have no plans to ban Israel from events such as the UEFA football championships and Eurovision song contest, despite its war on Gaza. Why does Israel compete in Europe? And why are European organisations defending its continued participation?

In this episode:

  • Andrew Feinstein, Writer and campaigner.

  • Omar Barghouti, Co-founder of the Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions movement.

  • Chris Rose, Director of Amos Trust, a creative human rights organisation.

Host:  Adrian Finighan

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