Three Nations to Boycott 2026 Eurovision Over Israel's Inclusion
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Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. The countries announced their boycott after the event's organizers refused to hold a vote on excluding Israel.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs Eurovision, declined a request to debate Israel's participation. This decision followed a formal submission from several national broadcasters.
The three boycotting nations have not detailed further steps. The EBV has not yet issued a public response to the announced boycott.
The 2026 contest is scheduled to be held in Switzerland, which won the 2024 competition.