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Eurovision cancels vote over Israel's competing in song contest

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has pushed to December a vote planned for next month over Israel's Eurovision participation after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Euronews

Eurovision postpones vote on Israel’s participation in 2026 citing ‘recent developments in Middle East’

The European Broadcasting Union says decision on Israel’s participation will now be made in December

The Independent UK

Eurovision crisis: EBU confirms broadcasters to vote on excluding Israel in November

Amid growing pressure from European nations calling for Israel to be excluded due to the war in Gaza, the EBU has announced an extraordinary meeting will take place in November, during which an online vote will decide whether Israel gets to go to Eurovision 2026.

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European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026

European Broadcasting Union says vote required after several nations threaten potential boycott

The Guardian - UK

BBC boss says corporation will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision after others threaten boycott over Israel

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest

The Independent UK

Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.

Evening Standard

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

The Independent UK

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Spain is the latest country to threaten with Eurovision boycott if Israel participates

Spain has joined the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK

BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

Evening Standard

Eurovision Will 'Respect' Any Boycott Decisions Over Israel

The Eurovision Song Contest will respect countries' decisions on participating in next year's competition, its chief said Friday, after several European broadcasters threatened a boycott if Israel takes part.

International Business Times

Dutch broadcaster joins RTE in proposed boycott of Eurovision over Israel

The Irish station said multiple members of the European Broadcasting Union have raised concerns about the participation of Israel.

Evening Standard

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision if Israel participates

IRELAND will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, broadcaster RTE has announced ...

The National (Scotland)

Eurovision announces host city for 2026 song contest

A list of participating countries for the 70th edition of the contest will be revealed later this year

The Independent UK

Martin Osterdahl steps down as executive supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest

He said it had been the ‘honour of my professional life’ to steer the competition for five years.

Evening Standard

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Euronews

Fact check: Did NATO create the Eurovision Song Contest?

Social media users and alternative news outlets claim that decades-old NATO documents reveal that the military alliance was the mastermind behind Eurovision.

The Independent UK

Eurovision accused of ‘encouraging manipulation’ after Israel’s near-win

Public broadcasters for Spain and Belgium have complained to the contest’s organisers, the European Broadcasting Union

The Guardian - UK

Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think

The war in Gaza means the European Broadcasting Union is risking its liberal reputation, but to ban Israel would be to undermine the organisation’s fundamental purpose, says author Chris West

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 final: The 26 countries competing tonight

Ireland was left broken-hearted after failing to qualify from the second semi-final, while delegates for Israel, Greece and Austria were voted through

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Radio France Internationale

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

Euronews

Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages."

The National (Scotland)

Irish broadcaster calls for 'discussions' on Israeli Eurovision involvement

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE has called for a “discussion on” Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Evening Standard

RTE asks for ‘discussion’ over Israel’s participation in Eurovision

RTE director general Kevin Bakhurst said he was ‘appalled’ by ongoing events in the Middle East.

Euronews

Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned

More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed an open letter demanding Israel and its national broadcaster KAN to be banned from this year’s contest, which is due to take place next week.

The Independent UK

Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned from contest

Exclusive: Over 70 former contestants have signed an open letter demanding the country and its broadcaster be excluded

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025’s UK entrant ‘revealed’ on BBC Radio 1 – but fans are confused

Many believe the news was shared as an accident

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