It’s crunch time for the Eurovision Song Contest, whose organizers are meeting today and tomorrow to tackle a divisive issue: Should Israel be allowed to participate in the 2026 competition?
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the competition, is holding a general assembly, with many countries calling for Israel to be excluded over the war in Gaza and alleged interference in contest voting, following controversy this year surrounding Israel's second-place finish.
