They, and other members of the European Broadcasting Union, had called for Israel to be excluded over the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza.

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

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest ...

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

The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th ...

Israel Eurovision controversy explained as Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia confirm a boycott of the 2026 contest ...

LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest ...

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands are pulling out of the competition for next year, after the body behind the ...

Despite being outside Europe, Israel is eligible to compete because its broadcaster KAN is a member of the EBU. Israel has ...

After meeting in Geneva on Thursday, EBU decided not to hold vote on Israel's participation, effectively allowing Tel Aviv to ...

The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union — a group of public broadcasters from 56 ...