Israel first joined the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973. Four Israeli acts have taken home the Eurovision trophy since, most recently in 2018. The final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 16.

Austria, the host of next year's contest, supported Israel's continued participation, while Germany had threatened to withdraw if Israel was excluded.

A U.N. delegation has visited Lebanon to explore options for the country's south once the U.N. peacekeeping force's term ends next year.

The Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, pushed back on claims that his country supports or finances Hamas, telling Tucker Carlson in an interview at the 2025 Doha Forum that Hamas is only there because the Obama administration asked Qatar to take them,

The democratic socialist running in New York's 12th district told Newsweek "you cannot be a tame politician right now."

The boycott raises the prospect of less sponsorship income and viewers for the extravaganza that draws millions of viewers worldwide.

Europeans are looking to Israel’s military technology as the threat from Russia looms, despite criticizing Israeli conduct during the war.

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.

The U.S., Israel, and Qatar are holding a trilateral meeting in New York on Sunday to rebuild relations after the failed Israeli strike in Doha, two sources familiar with the details told Axios.