Eurovision Song Contest
Spainish PM Pedro Sánchez defends Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Sánchez sharply criticized the European Broadcasting Union over its decision to allow Israel to participate in the competition. He accused Israel of genocide and said Spain was taking a stand.
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
Jerusalem Highlights: May 15-21
My Word: The sounds that drown out the music - opinion
EBU moves up vote on Israeli Eurovision participation to November
Israel has been taking part in Eurovision, which was established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.
Austria’s deputy FM urges EBU not to yield to Eurovision boycott 'blackmail'
Austria’s deputy FM urged the EBU not to yield to boycott calls over Israel’s Eurovision participation, calling cultural boycotts "foolish" and warning against giving in to political pressure.
My Word: The boycott culture war on Israel - opinion
The boycotts go beyond the world of sports and culture. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week, Israel is under diplomatic and economic attack.
KAN addresses calls for Israel to withdraw from Eurovision
KAN CEO Golan Yochpaz says Israel must remain part of Eurovision as several European countries threaten a boycott over the Gaza war.
Netherlands to not join Eurovision if Israel participates, says broadcaster
The European Broadcasting Union which organizes the event said on Thursday it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says
The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
EBU decides not to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision – for now
The Eurovision Fun website reported that the issue of Israeli participation has been tabled until the EBU meets again in the winter.
Israeli artists should compete in Eurovision under a neutral flag, Icelandic official suggests
The EBU will discuss a call from Iceland’s public broadcaster to ban Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest in its upcoming meeting of the EBU General Assembly in London.
Iceland to call for EBU to ban Israel at London meeting in July
The EBU will discuss a call from Iceland’s public broadcaster to ban Israel from Eurovision in its upcoming meeting of the EBU General Assembly in London.
Iran angered by Israel’s Eurovision success - opinion
The Iranian regime was enraged by Azerbaijan’s “douze points” to Israel.
