Four countries boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel inclusion
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pull out of Eurovision 2026, citing Gaza conflict. The BBC supports the EBU's decision to allow Israel to compete. Read the full story.
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pull out of Eurovision 2026, citing Gaza conflict. The BBC supports the EBU's decision to allow Israel to compete. Read the full story.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel's participation was confirmed. Read the full statements and the political fallout.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. Read the full statements and reasons behind the historic boycott.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Read the full statement from RTE.
Ireland, Spain, and The Netherlands will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the EBU cleared Israel to compete. Read the full story on the diplomatic fallout.
Ireland, Spain and The Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. The EBU adopted new voting rules amid controversy. Read the full story.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU cleared Israel to compete without a vote. Discover the fallout and new rules.
Israel will participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after EBU members decided against a vote on its exclusion. New rules aim to curb political influence on voting.
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Eurovision organisers are locked in talks over whether Israel can compete in 2026, with several countries threatening a boycott over the Gaza war. The contest's unity is at stake.
The EBU will hold a crucial vote on Israel's place in Eurovision 2026 following boycott threats from several nations. Read the full story on the escalating controversy.
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Eurovision organisers announce major voting system reforms following Israeli interference allegations. Discover how transparency will be strengthened for 2026 contest.
Eurovision announces major voting reforms for 2026, including new limits and jury returns, following allegations of political interference. Discover the full story.
Eurovision organisers announce major voting system reforms following allegations of Israeli government interference. Discover how transparency will be strengthened for the 2026 contest.
Eurovision announces major voting reforms, cutting public votes to 10 per person and banning third-party campaigns after Israel's 2025 results sparked controversy. Discover the changes.
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