Austrian Eurovision winner JJ expresses hope that Israel will be barred from next year's competition, sparking controversy. JJ later partially retracted his statement, emphasizing the need for the European Broadcasting Union to make the decision. Despite backlash, JJ's music label clarified his stance on condemning violence against civilians globally.

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