According to Jj-Eklat: Orf "Welcomes" Israel's Esc Participation

Kronen Zeitung

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The ORF is not willing to exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). At Küniglberg, however, it is stressed that the final decision would have to be taken by other bodies. Behind the scenes, it would be "cruel" at times. Song Contest winner Johannes Pietsch caused a stir after his victory with negative comments on Israel. If after him, the Jewish state should be excluded from the ESC due to the war in the Gaza Strip and not be allowe…

Israel Hayom

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While Slovenia casts doubt on its participation and Ireland, Iceland and Spain call for Israel to be expelled - Austria is sending a different and encouraging message • "Looking forward to seeing Israel"

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How many countries will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026? We will only find out in December, because the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced a few days ago that it will only be possible to clarify the future of Israel's ESC. For this reason, all registered broadcasters can continue to participate free of charge from the list of [...]

Kurier

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The Director General about the Song Contest in Vienna, budget problems, the Ö3-Alarm Clock and the TV-Comeback by Barbara Karlich as well as the ORF-Election.