Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026, after Israel was accepted into the competition.
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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have decided to boycott the 2026 edition of the Eurovision contest, in response to the acceptance of Israel's participation, in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Irish and Spanish television stations, RTÉ and RTVE, have stated that they will not participate in the competition, considering Israel's presence unacceptable following the loss of human lives in Gaza. The EBU, the body that organizes Eurovision, announced that no additional vote was necessary for Israel's participation, which generated distrust among some member states. The Spanish Minister of Culture supported the boycott, stating that culture should promote peace and justice. The President of Israel expressed satisfaction with the decision not to exclude the country from the contest, emphasizing the importance of promoting culture and friendship between nations. Additionally, the BBC confirmed that it will broadcast the contest, supporting the EBU's decision to be inclusive.
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