US EditionBroadcasters to Vote on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026 After Boycott Threats
The European Broadcasting Union's 68 members will vote online on Israel's participation amid calls for exclusion due to the Gaza conflict, requiring a 75% majority to disqualify.
- The European Broadcasting Union will hold a vote in November on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Several European broadcasters, including RTÉ, said they would boycott the contest if Israel took part due to the controversy over Israel's war in Gaza.
- The EBU has 'never faced a divisive situation like this before' regarding Israel's potential exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Independent EspañolThe organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest said on Friday that member stations will vote in November on whether Israel can participate in the music event next year, as calls for the country to be excluded due to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have increased.
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EBU to Vote on Israeli Participation in 2026 Eurovision
Yuval Raphael from Israel with the title “New Day Will Rise” on stage at the second semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in the Arena St. Jakobshalle. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa via Reuters Connect Members of the European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna next year, the EBU said on Friday. Eurovision, which stresses its political neutrality, has faced controversy th…
The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on Israeli participation in the ESC, which is earlier than planned, and the pressure to exclude the Israeli broadcaster is great.
The participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 creates fierce controversy. Now the members of the European Broadcasting Union are to vote on it. Whether this will defuse the dispute is questionable.
Several countries announce an exclusion of the ESC if Israel participates. Now all countries are to vote. It becomes interesting how Germany deals with the result.
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