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

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.

  News   Dec 5, 2025   0   1  Add to Reading List
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation
FILE - JJ, from Austria, stands on the stage with his trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 18, 2025.

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.

(Image credit: Martin Meissner)

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