Opponents to Israel’s participation say that Eurovision is allowing Israel to artwash its image with song and dance as it commits genocide against Palestinians
Russias broadcaster also is a member of the EBU. The membership was suspended by the EBU as a result of Russias (full scale) invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Belarus was suspended in 2021 over the crackdown on anti-government protests.
Russias broadcaster also is a member of the EBU. The membership was suspended by the EBU as a result of Russias (full scale) invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Belarus was suspended in 2021 over the crackdown on anti-government protests.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Broadcasting_Union
The decision to keep Israels membership active and letting them participate is purely political. It has nothing to do with the structure of the EBU.