Four National Broadcasters to Boycott 2026 Eurovision Over Israel's Inclusion

Four European public broadcasters have pledged to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. This follows a decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to allow Israel to participate. The broadcasters of Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia announced their withdrawal. They object to the EBU's clearance for Israel to compete next year. The EBU, which organizes Eurovision, maintains that the contest is a non-political event for public service broadcasters. Its rules focus on broadcasters' membership, not their governments' actions. The boycott pledges highlight ongoing controversy around Israel's participation. The issue has divided fans and participating countries since the 2024 contest. The 2026 Eurovision is scheduled to take place in Switzerland. The Swiss broadcaster, SRG SSR, won the 2024 edition.