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Austria, the 2026 host nation, publicly supports Israel's continued participation, highlighting a rift among hosts and participants over the Israel question.
Public broadcasters from Slovenia, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands have all indicated they would boycott the event, scheduled for May in Austria, if Israel is permitted to compete.
New rules designed to prevent governments and third parties from unduly influencing voting outcomes aim to keep Eurovision decisions neutral amid tensions over Israel's participation.

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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete.
The EBU did not hold a vote on Israel’s participation and moved forward with safeguards to curb political promotion of votes.
RTÉ will not participate in or broadcast Eurovision 2026 from Vienna, citing humanitarian concerns over Gaza.
Spain’s RTVE also said it would not broadcast the contest or semi-finals, calling the decision-making process insufficient.
The BBC indicated it would still broadcast Eurovision 2026, supporting the collective decision and the rules changes.
Germany’s SWR confirmed participation, alongside other broadcasters debating participation policy.
The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS also withdrew from Eurovision 2026 following the discussions.
Slovenia’s RTVSLO signaled it would not participate, aligning with the boycott stance.
Vienna will host Eurovision 2026 as the 70th edition, following this year’s winner’s success.
The EBU faced contrasting positions, with some members supporting safeguards yet others seeking stricter participation.

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Ireland and Spain have withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Contest amid Israel's participation approval.
The European Broadcasting Union approved new voting rules to monitor potential ballot stuffing.
RTÉ described participation as 'unconscionable' due to the Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Israel's act Yuval Raphael had finished second last year, triggering backlash and boycotts.
The new voting framework will limit voters to 10 votes to prevent manipulation.
The 2026 Eurovision contest is set to be held in Vienna.
Ireland's RTÉ states participation would be 'unconscionable' given humanitarian concerns.
Other nations like the Netherlands and Slovenia also indicated they would boycott.
The contest's organizers aim to maximize participation for its 70th anniversary.

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Eurovision officials are weighing a ban on Israel for the 2026 contest amid mounting boycott threats.
Several participating countries threaten a mass boycott over the controversy surrounding Israel.
The decision on Israel’s participation may impact the 2026 Eurovision edition and is being reviewed by officials.
Organizers are balancing political concerns with the event’s rules and audience expectations.
The Times reports on the potential implications for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Israel was cleared to participate in Eurovision 2026 after the EBU chose not to ban the country.
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia signaled withdrawals or boycotts over Israel's participation.
The EBU implemented tougher voting safeguards amid allegations of prior Israeli voting influence.
Israel’s president welcomed the decision, saying the contest should promote culture and cross-border understanding.
Germany and Austria, which will host Eurovision 2026, supported Israel remaining in the contest.
The war in Gaza has caused deep divisions among hosts and participants about Israel's role in Eurovision.
The EBU’s twice-yearly meeting included discussions on voting integrity and neutrality.
EBU said the 2026 show would proceed as planned with additional safeguards.
Israel’s 2026 entry faced heightened scrutiny from broadcasters over neutrality and politics.

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