Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
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Following the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision to allow Israel to compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have announced their boycott of the event. The EBU's general assembly voted to introduce new rules preventing undue influence on voters but did not hold a vote on Israel's participation. Broadcasters from Ireland and Spain cited the ongoing conflict in Gaza and a lack of trust in the EBU's decision-making process as reasons for their withdrawal. While some countries like Germany will participate, Spain's culture minister supported the boycott, citing human rights concerns. The BBC indicated it would broadcast the competition, supporting the EBU's collective decision.
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