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Countries withdraw after Israel cleared for Eurovision 2026 | News.az

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    -56% Medium Left

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59% : Iceland's RUV board of directors is set to meet to discuss whether the broadcaster will participate given Israel's inclusion.
50% : The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) voted during its General Assembly in Geneva to allow Israeli broadcaster KAN to compete in the contest, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, News.Az reports, citing Turkish media.
44% : "The situation in Gaza, despite the ceasefire and the approval of the peace process, and Israel's use of the contest for political purposes, is making it increasingly difficult to maintain Eurovision as a neutral cultural event," RTVE Secretary General Alfonso Morales said.
41% : RTVE said Israel's participation, combined with "political interference" and continued tensions surrounding Gaza, made it impossible to view the event as a neutral cultural platform.
39% : Israel's confirmation for participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest triggered swift backlash on Thursday, with several national broadcasters announcing they will withdraw from next year's competition.
36% : Chairwoman Natalija Gorscak said the decision was made "on behalf of the 20,000 children who died in Gaza," adding that the broadcaster could not support a contest that includes Israel under current circumstances.

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