Eurovision, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world, begins this week despite boycotts over Israel’s participation. The televised final round of the music contest is scheduled to take place on May 16 in Austria’s capital, Vienna, this year and will mark Eurovision’s 70th anniversary. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel’s inclusion list 2 of 3 Iceland joins boycott of Eurovision 2026 in protest at Israel’s involvement list 3 of 3 Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy in protest over Israel’s inclusion end of list Israeli singer Noam Bettan will be representing the country in Vienna this year. He will perform a pop song called Michelle. But five countries – the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and Iceland – are boycotting this year’s contest due to Israel’s participation.…