Israel Approved for 2026 Eurovision; Spain and the Netherlands Announce Withdrawal

Four countries announce Eurovision 2026 boycott after Israel allowed to compete

Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain are all set to boycott Eurovision next year after Israel was given the go-ahead to compete.

4 Countries Are Boycotting Eurovision Due to Israel

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia are boycotting Eurovision due to Israel’s continued participation. The European Broadcasting Union declined to have a vote on Israel’s involvement.

Eurovision in turmoil as countries stage boycott over Israel’s place in contest

Broadcasters from multiple European countries officially announce they won’t take part in next year’s music festival.

Israel to participate in Eurovision 2026, 4 countries quit

After a heated EBU debate over Israel’s participation, members approved rule changes preventing a disqualification vote, prompting four countries to withdraw as Israel prepares to compete in Vienna.

Israel Can Compete in Eurovision After Organizers Decided Not to Vote on a Ban

Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision contest after organizers decided not to hold a vote about whether or not to disqualify the country. “A large majority of Members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place,” the European Broadcasting Union, a group of broadcasters that air the contest in 56 countries, said i…