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Eurovision Song Contest Faces Boycotts Over Israel's Participation

The Eurovision Song Contest is experiencing a significant crisis as four countries—Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands—have announced their boycott of the 2026 event. This decision follows the European Broadcasting Union's controversial choice to allow Israel to compete amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and humanitarian concerns related to the Gaza conflict, raising questions about the contest's future and its commitment to inclusivity.

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Eurovision Song Contest Faces Boycotts Over Israel's Participation

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The Guardian3 days ago

Eurovision in crisis? Israel’s inclusion causes rift | The Latest

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Several countries, including Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands, have announced a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 following the European Broadcasting Union's decision to allow Israel to compete despite ongoing geopolitical tensions related to the conflict in Gaza.

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The Wall Street Journal3 days ago

Four European Countries Boycott Eurovision Song Contest Over Israel

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Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced their boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in response to Israel's participation, which follows the European Broadcasting Union's decision to allow Israel to compete without a vote on its inclusion. This decision has been made amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and humanitarian concerns related to the conflict in Gaza.

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Al Jazeera3 days ago

Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel’s inclusion

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Four countries, including Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands, have announced a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 due to Israel's participation, following the European Broadcasting Union's decision to allow Israel to compete amid ongoing geopolitical tensions related to the conflict in Gaza.

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BBC News3 days ago

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?

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The Eurovision Song Contest is facing its most significant crisis as multiple countries, including Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands, have announced a boycott due to Israel's participation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions related to the Gaza conflict. This situation raises critical questions about the future of the contest and its ability to maintain its inclusive spirit.

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via BBC News

France 244 days ago

EurNOvision: Spain, Ireland, Netherlands and Slovenia boycott competition over Israel vote

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Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 following the European Broadcasting Union's decision to allow Israel to participate without a vote on its inclusion. This decision has sparked significant backlash amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly related to the conflict in Gaza.

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via France 24

NPR4 days ago

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

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Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia have announced their withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest following the decision by organizers to allow Israel to participate, despite ongoing tensions related to its actions in Gaza.

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via NPR