The announcements followed a meeting where several countries urged Israel’s exclusion over its conduct of the war in Gaza.

Eurovision strives to put pop before politics, but it has repeatedly become embroiled in world events, particularly relating to Israel.

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia say they won't take part in 2026.

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete.

By Olivia Le Poidevin, Klaus Lauer, Johnny Cotton and Cecile Mantovani GENEVA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Israel was cleared on ...

Eurovision boycott 2026: The future of Eurovision 2026 is becoming increasingly uncertain as Spain has announced it will withdraw from the contest if Israel is allowed to participate. Spain Joins ...

The European Broadcasting Union said a “large majority” of its members agreed not to vote on Israel’s participation.

Spain’s state broadcaster RTVE said Thursday that the country is pulling out of Eurovision after the body that runs the ...

Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia have officially announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 because of Israel's participation.