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Eurovision 2026 in Jeopardy Over Israel's Participation

9/26/2025

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Five countries threaten to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates.
Israel faces genocide accusations in Gaza, prompting calls for exclusion from Eurovision.
Ernest Urtasun, Spain's Culture Minister, says Spain would withdraw if Israel remains in the contest.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has not yet decided on Israel's participation.

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Five countries threaten to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates.
Israel faces genocide accusations in Gaza, prompting calls for exclusion from Eurovision.
Ernest Urtasun, Spain's Culture Minister, says Spain would withdraw if Israel remains in the contest.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has not yet decided on Israel's participation.