Serbian protest urges boycott of Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Serbian state RTS broadcaster on Tuesday to demand that the Balkan country pull out of the Eurovision Song Contest because of Israel’s participation. The year’s main competition with 35 competing countries is scheduled to be held May 12-16 in Vienna. Serbia will be represented by Lavina, a six-member metal band. The protesters in central Belgrade waved Palestinian flags and held banners accusing Israel of atrocities during the war