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Polish Eurovision Star Publicly Promotes Anti-Israel Book to Hundreds of Thousands

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First reported by Mako · Jul 26, 2026

What happened

Polish Eurovision singer Justyna Steczkowska promoted an anti-Israel book alleging Israel uses Palestinians as testing grounds for weapons. The book, by Anthony Lowenstein, claims Israel's control over Palestinian territories facilitates military technology development and criticizes Israel's global alliances. Steczkowska has also vowed not to participate in Eurovision while Israel competes.

  • 01Justyna Steczkowska promoted an anti-Israel book to 400,000 Instagram followers.
  • 02The book alleges Israel uses Palestinians to test military and cyber technologies.
  • 03It won a 2023 journalism award and was adapted into an Al Jazeera documentary.
  • 04The author claims Israel's arms exports secure diplomatic immunity.
  • 05Steczkowska previously vowed not to return to Eurovision while Israel participates.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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People
OrganizationsEuroMix, Al Jazeera, Walkley Awards
PlacesPoland, Israel, West Bank, Gaza, South Africa, Chile, India, Myanmar

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJul 26, 2026
Polish Eurovision Star Publicly Promotes Anti-Israel Book to Hundreds of Thousands
N12Center · HebrewJul 26, 2026
Polish Eurovision Star Justyna Steczkowska Shares Anti-Israel Book With Hundreds of Thousands

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