Four countries boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement. Read the full story on the escalating cultural boycott.
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement. Read the full story on the escalating cultural boycott.
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.
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.
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.
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