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Israel allowed to take part in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
The European Broadcasting Union confirmed that Israel will participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after members decided not to call a vote on the matter, following boycott calls from some countries.

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Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision Song Contest, Dutch quit competition
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after Israel was allowed to compete.

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Ireland, Holland and Spain vow to boycott Eurovision after contest refuses to ban Israel
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RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia announce Eurovision boycott after Israel allowed to compete
Spanish broadcaster RTVE added: “The board of directors of RTVE agreed last September that Spain would withdraw from Eurovision if Israel was part of it. “This withdrawal also means that RTVE will not...

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Eurovision 2026: Several countries WITHDRAW as Israel allowed to compete
Israel allowed to take part in Eurovision 2026 - as several countries withdraw

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

Usually known more for power-pop anthems and extravagant costumes than political disagreements, the Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major boycott after a push to eject Israel from the contest was

Israel Eurovision controversy explained: Why did Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia boycott Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and who else may follow suit?

Israel Eurovision controversy explained as Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia confirm a boycott of the 2026 contest after Israel is cleared to compete. Broadcasters raise concerns about Gaza war,

Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion

The four countries cited humanitarian reasons for their boycott, expressing concern over the Palestinian death toll in Gaza