Nemo, last year's Eurovision winner, is returning their trophy in protest against Israel's participation in the contest, citing a conflict with the ideals of unity and dignity. The ongoing war in Gaza and voting controversies have led to boycotts from five countries. Nemo expressed feeling unsupported during the contest and emphasized the need for Eurovision to align with its core values. They stated that the trophy no longer belongs to them and will be sent back to the EBU in Geneva. The situation has sparked significant controversy and discussions about the integrity of the competition.