Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced their decision to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was authorized to take part in the music competition over its genocide and ongoing violations in the blockaded Gaza Strip.
"The situation in Gaza, despite the ceasefire and the approval of the peace process, and the use of the contest for political goals by Israel, make it increasingly difficult to keep Eurovision a neutral cultural event," Spanish public broadcaster RTVE's secr
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