The ongoing Israel-Hamas War, now in its third year, has cast a shadow over the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, which is set for May 16 in Vienna, Austria.

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced on Thursday (Dec. 4) that, despite calls from several international broadcasters to ban Israel from participating at the 2026 contest, “all EBU Members who wish to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and agree to comply with the new rules are eligible to take part.” In response, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia responded they will not

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