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What you should know as multiple countries boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's inclusion

The boycott: Several European countries have announced a significant boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 following the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision to allow Israel to participate. The non-participation is primarily a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza, which many broadcasters consider to be in conflict with 'fundamental humanitarian values'.

Specific countries: Broadcasters from the Netherlands (AVROTROS), Spain (RTVE), and Ireland (RTE) have formally confirmed their withdrawal from the competition, stating they will neither compete nor broadcast the event. Additionally, Slovenia’s public broadcaster has opted out, with reports suggesting that Belgium and

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