US EditionIsrael Approved for 2026 Eurovision; Spain and the Netherlands Announce Withdrawal
- Israel was approved to host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after controversy surrounding the 2023 contest in Israel.
- Spain and the Netherlands announced their withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing proven interference by the Israeli government.
- Other broadcasters like RTE Ireland, RTV Slovenia, and AVROTROS Netherlands also withdrew, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the reason.
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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Usually known more for pop anthems and extravagant costumes than for political disagreements, the Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major boycott after a push to eject Israel from the contest was rejected
The way for Israel to participate in the ESC in Vienna is clear. This is the result of the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union. A boycott is immediately announced from several countries.
Eurovision Song Contest: The organizers of the European Union (EBU) met Thursday to discuss Israel's controversial participation. Broadcaster AVROTROS immediately announced that it would not be submitting an entry...
GENEVA (AP) — Spain and the Netherlands announced Thursday they will withdraw from next year's Eurovision Song Contest because organizers allowed Israel to participate.
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