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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
National broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands all said they would not take part in the 2026 contest, citing Israel’s continued participation in the contest amid the war in Ga...

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Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
Four countries to boycott Eurovision after Israel retains place
Taoiseach describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’
The Taoiseach has described his country’s withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest as an “act of solidarity”.

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Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest
Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
Eurovision is 'facing its most serious crisis ever' as more countries consider joining Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia in boycotting the event
It comes after several public broadcasters on Thursday pulled out of next year's competition after organisers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on centre stage over a usual...

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BBC backs decision to let Israel compete in Eurovision
Inside the battle to save Eurovision after countries pull out as new nations sign up and former winner slams boycott
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NYC Mayoral Battle: Adams VS Mamdani FACE-OFF over ‘BOYCOTT Israel’ Order | Mamdani SHOCKED by Adams

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed a sweeping order blocking the city from joining or supporting any Israel-related boycott, directly challenging Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s pro-BDS stance. Announced at the Mayors Summit,

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete.
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Anti-Israel boycotts might hurt Eurovision budget but not the show, Austrian host says

Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland and Spain have until mid-December to reconsider, says head of public broadcaster; Belgium confirms participation The post Anti-Israel boycotts might hurt Eurovision budget but not the show,
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Unions urge RTÉ to hold firm on Eurovision boycott over Israel inclusion ahead of EBU meeting

RTÉ STAFF UNIONS have called on the broadcaster to maintain its position on boycotting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is permitted to compete. Preparations are currently underway at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), where the topic of Israel’s inclusion discuss is set to be discussed at its Winter General Assembly tomorrow.

Far right coalition boycotts Knesset vote backing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition aims to embarrass Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition on Wednesday boycotted a Knesset vote endorsing US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza.
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