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Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Broadcasters in Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia told contest organizer the European Broadcasting Union last week that they will not take part in the contest in Vienna in May after organizers declined to expel Israel over its conduct of the war against Hamas in Gaza.

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Israel allowed to compete in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, Netherlands, Spain, Ireland to boycott event

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At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision

Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott next year’s Eurovision in protest over Israel’s participation

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Iceland becomes 5th nation to boycott Eurovision over Israel inclusion

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Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest

Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows in its history.

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Why countries are pulling out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia say they won't take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was cleared to participate.

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Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, said Thursday they will return the winner’s trophy because Israel is being allowed to compete in the politically troubled pop music competition.