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Eurovision News, which is operated by the EBU, said an agency of the Israeli government paid for adverts and used state social media accounts to encourage people to vote for the Israeli entry.

Finland's YLE said: "We will definitely ask the EBU whether it is time to update these rules or at least examine whether the current rules allow for abuses."

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ asked the EBU for a discussion on Israel's inclusion.

EBU, which runs the contest itself, has stuck to its rules saying performers can only bring their own national flags onstage or into the green rooms.

This year LGBTQ+ groups say they are disappointed the EBU has not relaxed the rules.