Nemo, the winner of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest and the first non-binary performer to claim the trophy, has announced they will return their award in protest over Israel's participation in the event. Five countries have already declared plans to boycott next year's contest, citing concerns about Israel being allowed to compete. Nemo expressed disappointment with the European Broadcasting Union, stating that its decision does not align with the contest's core values, especially in light of recent international criticism of Israel. The artist shared their decision on social media, posting a video of the trophy being packed to be sent back to the organisers.