Ireland may not contest Eurovision if Israel takes part: RTE

Netherlands is latest to threaten to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates

The Netherlands has joined several countries urging the Eurovision Song Contest to exclude Israel due to its actions in Gaza. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Friday it would withdraw from next year’s competition in Vienna if Israel participates. The broadcaster cited…

The Netherlands to join boycott of Eurovision 2026 is Israel are allowed to compete

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced it will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel is included in the competition.

Netherlands joins Ireland in boycotting Eurovision Song Contest 2026 over Israel's participation

Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has declared it will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes, becoming the latest European broadcaster to threaten withdrawal over the Gaza conflict

Eurovision Crisis Looms as the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Iceland and Slovenia Threaten Boycott if Israel Participates

Eurovision is facing its biggest political storm in decades as several national broadcasters threaten to withdraw if Israel is allowed to compete.

Dutch public broadcaster joins RTÉ in saying it will boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part

The broadcaster pointed to the ban on journalists entering Gaza and the many reporters killed there.

Dutch to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel takes part, says broadcaster

The Dutch joined a growing list of European countries threatening to pull out of the contest, to be held in Vienna, including Ireland and Spain.