Even with noise suppression tech running, the boos were unmistakable when Israel climbed the leaderboard. Graham Norton couldn't hide it: "A lot of reaction here this evening, the crowd giving their opinion on Israel's participation." Bulgaria took it. But five countries refused to play along: Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland all boycotted because Israel's participation during an active genocide made Eurovision anything but neutral. The EBU forced it through without a vote. The crowd's response was the only honest thing about the whole night.