New polling shows 82% of British viewers think Israel should NOT participate in Eurovision 2026
69% say the UK should withdraw if Israel remains in the contest
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Eurovision 2026: Which EBU broadcasters will vote on Israel’s participation?
More than 60 broadcasters
EBU members will vote on Israel’s Eurovision 2026 participation in early November
“The Union has never faced a divisive situation like this before”
A neutral flag for Israel at Eurovision? EBU denies reports as countries threaten boycott
The EBU says it’s still consulting broadcasters
The Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the contest
They “can no longer justify Israel’s participation”
Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates in 2026 song contest
“Participation would be unconscionable”
Spain: Minister of Culture proposes Eurovision withdrawal if Israel competes in 2026
RTVE will make a final decision in December
Iceland at Eurovision 2026? RÚV to decide on participation once Israel’s involvement is known
“We just don’t know if that will happen”
Slovenia: RTVSLO director says Eurovision withdrawal is likely following unanswered questions about Israel’s participation
How much time do we have left together?
Eurovision organisers to RTL Nieuws: No broadcaster has asked us to exclude Israel
The EBU is consulting with countries about their plans
New music this week (part 1): Songs from Red Sebastian, Victoria De Angelis, Hatari and more
Gabry Ponte, Nebulossa, Donny Montell…
“I would like Eurovision in Vienna without Israel” — 2025 champion JJ calls for changes to the participant list and voting system
“I tried to sneak a Pride flag in during the final”
Spanish newspaper shares the EBU’s warning letter to Israel’s Eurovision delegation following Malmö contest
“Intrusive, offensive, and provocative behaviour”
Spain’s Prime Minister calls for Israel to be banned from Eurovision, as RTVE requests voting reform
RTVE is not alone in its unease
EBU commits to a “wider discussion” about Israel’s appearance at Eurovision
To take place “in due course”
“Their actions are fundamentally at odds with the values of Eurovision” — reigning champion Nemo backs calls for Israel’s exclusion
They also call the Pride flag ban “stupid as f*ck”