By Francois Murphy

VIENNA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The host broadcaster of the next Eurovision Song ​Contest, Austria's ORF, will not ban the ​Palestinian flag from the audience or drown out booing during Israel's performance as has happened ⁠at previous shows, organisers said on Tuesday.

The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the smallest number of participants since 2003, after ​five national broadcasters including those of Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands ‍said they would boycott the show ​in protest at Israel's participation.

What is usually a celebration of national diversity, pop music and high camp has become........

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