Eurovision Winner Retracts Call to Remove Israel from Competition: 'Condemns Violence'

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JJ, the Austrian Eurovision winner from Saturday night, has retracted his call to exclude Israel from next year's singing competition. After JJ said he hoped 'next year's Eurovision will take place in Vienna without Israel,' he stated 'I apologize if my words were misunderstood. While I criticize the Israeli government, I condemn all forms of violence against civilians - whether Israeli or Palestinian. I will not comment further on this matter,' he responded on social media.
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