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Decision by four countries to pull out over Israel’s inclusion is significant for the contest but crisis may not be existential

Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.

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The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be next for Eurovision 2026.

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Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 over the Gaza war after the competition's organisers cleared Israel's participation, plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows since it began in 1956.

Four countries will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel is cleared to compete, raising fresh questions about the contest’s future.

Belgium and Iceland’s broadcasters are now reviewing their position and will make a decision in the coming days, it is understood

In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts

BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest