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Eurovision crisis: Will there be a vote on Israel’s participation in the 2026 song contest?

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is being debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting today. Eurovision could vote on Israel’s involvement as more countries threaten boycott next year’s event in Austria.

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

Eurovision chiefs face thorny question of whether Israel should take part in the 2026 song contest

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest are discussing whether Israel should be allowed to participate next year

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest will be debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting Thursday, following calls to exclude the country over its Gaza war tactics.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 4, 2025

More than 80% of Britons oppose Israel taking part in Eurovision amid Gaza 'genocide'

The survey found that most want the UK to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest as calls mount for its exclusion

Eurovision Song Contest organizers say member countries will vote in November about whether Israel can participate in the musical extravaganza next year, as calls have mounted for the country to be excluded over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel

France and Australia have signalled that they will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at next year's Eurovision Song Contest, even as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify.

Euronews · Sep 18, 2025

Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?

Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025

Irish deputy premier backs mooted Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

Ireland is among countries which have said they will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Spain is the latest country to threaten with Eurovision boycott if Israel participates

Spain has joined the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025