I didn't watch it either mostly because of the double standards (they were quick to exclude Russia) but also because of the difference between the jury votes and the popular votes.

The while thing seems very bureaucratic and unfair

But you make a point with the viewers remaining are not at all representative of europe

This was my highest surprise. To feel that there are many Europeans who are not only ok with Israel being part of the Eurovision while in a war, but also felt that they wanted to vote for them (both due to the song and as a signal value).

So your point about making a statement, by having people vote for ones country is valid!

I won't go into theories as such on who has done what and why. But i wouldn't hold the EBU to so high standards that it is unbribable

The way Eurovision voting works is that each voter get 20 points to distribute their vote. I suspect most “ordinary” people distribute their points across multiple artists because they can’t decide on one artist, while Israel supporters distribute all their 20 points to Israel.

Then I suspect most people watching Eurovision don’t vote, while most people supporting Israel vote for Eurovision - even if they don’t watch the competition.

I’ve also heard Israel did targeted ad campaigns urging people to vote for Israel.

So I think it’s less of a conspiracy and more of a foul play.