• Iceland joins four other nations, including Ireland and Spain, in boycotting Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation • The EBU allowed Israel to compete in the contest, despite calls for exclusion. • Broadcasters like RTVE and RUV have shared their reason for withdrawing from Eurovision 2026

Iceland is the fifth country to announce a boycott of Eurovision 2026 after the official decision to include Israel.

The country will join Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands, who have also confirmed they will boycott the 2026 singing extravaganza in Vienna on account of Israel’s inclusion.

In a statement, Icelandic broadcaster RUV said: ‘Participation of Israeli national broadcaster, KAN, in the contest has created disunity among both members of the European Broadcasting Union (E

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