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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation sparks walkouts

LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest crisis in its seven-decade history after four countries walked out of the co...

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Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?

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4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

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Taoiseach describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’

The Taoiseach has described his country’s withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest as an “act of solidarity”.

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Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest

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Eurovision is 'facing its most serious crisis ever' as more countries consider joining Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia in boycotting the event

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BBC backs decision to let Israel compete in Eurovision

The competition has been thrown into chaos after Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced they were boycotting the contest over Israel’s inclusion.

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Inside the battle to save Eurovision after countries pull out as new nations sign up and former winner slams boycott

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Just when Eurovision bosses thought it couldn't get worse - there's a huge new problem

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. This decision follows the organizers' choice to allow Israel to compete, despite concerns over its conduct in the Israel-Hamas war.

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BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott

The BBC has affirmed its support for the "collective decision" allowing Israel to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, even as several European nations announced their withdrawal in protest.

Eurovision, Israel

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott

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