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Belgium organizes alternative song festival against Israel's participation

Belgium organizes alternative song festival against Israel's participation

Several Belgian organizations are organizing an alternative song festival called United for Palestine scheduled for May 12. The event, featuring former Eurovision participants, is being held in protest against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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