Netherlands has joined Ireland and other countries in threatening to withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes.

Dutch broadcaster AvroTros said today it was taking the stance in response to the loss of life in Gaza .

It comes a day after Irish broadcaster RTE said the country was taking the same stance , saying it was "unconscionable" to take part given the "ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza". Slovenia and Iceland are among other nations which have said their participation is dependant on whether or not Israel is allowed to compete.

AvroTros said the death of journalists in Gaza was also behind its decision to withdraw from the contest, set to be held in Vienna, Austria , next May.

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