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Slovenia Skips Eurovision, Airs “Voices of Palestine” Film

4/23/2026

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RTV Slovenia will replace its Eurovision broadcast with the “Voices of Palestine” film series, skipping the 2026 contest in Vienna.
The boycott joins Spain, Ireland, Iceland and the Netherlands, which withdrew over Israel’s participation.
The European Broadcasting Union approved reforms limiting votes per person to ten and reinstating professional juries for semifinals.
Thirty-five nations remain, with Israel represented by singer Noam Bettan performing “Michelle” in French, English and Hebrew.

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RTV Slovenia will replace its Eurovision broadcast with the “Voices of Palestine” film series, skipping the 2026 contest in Vienna.
The boycott joins Spain, Ireland, Iceland and the Netherlands, which withdrew over Israel’s participation.
The European Broadcasting Union approved reforms limiting votes per person to ten and reinstating professional juries for semifinals.
Thirty-five nations remain, with Israel represented by singer Noam Bettan performing “Michelle” in French, English and Hebrew.