BBC-Eurovision 2026: UK broadcaster backs decision to let Israel join contest as four countries pledge to boycott event | The Independent (2025-12-05)
BBC-Eurovision 2026: UK broadcaster backs decision to let Israel join contest as four countries pledge to boycott event | The Independent (2025-12-05)
BBC-Eurovision 2026: UK broadcaster backs decision to let Israel join contest as four countries pledge to boycott event | The Independent (2025-12-05)
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia say they will not take part in the 2026 competition because the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) cleared the way for the country [Israel] to compete.
The EBU backed away from calling a vote on Israeli participation, and instead passed rules aimed at discouraging governments from influencing the contest.
A BBC spokesperson said: “We support the collective decision made by members of the EBU…
By contrast, Irish national broadcaster RTE says it will not broadcast the song contest …
“RTE feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in #Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk…”
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