Israel leads Eurovision 2026 betting odds as countries boycott contest over Gaza conduct
Israel's high ranking in the Eurovision betting sites, though neither its representative nor its song has yet been chosen for the competition, reflects the composition of this year's field and the country's placements in recent years, having placed in the top five over the past three contests
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Israel's high ranking in the Eurovision betting sites, though neither its representative nor its song has yet been chosen for the competition, reflects the composition of this year's field and the country's placements in recent years, having placed in the top five over the past three contests
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04:44 PM • January 04 2026 IST
Despite calls and decisions to boycott the next Eurovision Song Contest, Israel is currently ranked first in the betting tables to win in 2026, even though neither its representative nor its song has yet been chosen for the competition, which will be held in May in Vienna.
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