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Iceland became the fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 on Dec. 10. Five countries have announced boycotts against the song competition, citing how Israel handled the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

Eurovision is getting a lot smaller. As of December 11, five countries have bowed out from competing in next year’s contest after the EBU allowed Israel to continue to participate. Now, the 2024 ...

UPDATE, 08.36 a.m. PT, December 10: Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in boycotting next year’s Eurovision. The nation took a few days to make its decision but has joined ...

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GENEVA − Israel was cleared on Thursday, Dec. 4, to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and ...

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia say they won't take part in 2026. The Eurovision Song Contest slogan is "United By Music," but the music competition's organizers are seeing some cracks in ...

Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise", during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025. REUTERS Well, at least they’re putting ...

LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest crisis in its seven-decade history after four countries walked out of the ...

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. Organizers ...

The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition. By Alex Marshall Reporting from London Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands ...