Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion
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In December 2025, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain announced they would boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in response to the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision to allow Israel to participate. The countries had called for Israel's ban due to its actions in the Gaza war, which has resulted in over 70,000 deaths, and allegations of interference in the previous contest. The EBU stated that members supported reforms to protect the contest's neutrality, including expanding the professional jury. However, broadcasters from the boycotting countries cited reasons such as irreconcilable public values, the loss of life in Gaza, and accusations of Israeli interference and press freedom violations as justification for their withdrawal.
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