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Iceland has announced it will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, its public broadcaster RUV said on December 10, after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed Israel’s eligibility for next year’s competition.

The EBU’s decision to allow Israel to compete in the Vienna-hosted event has already prompted Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw in protest, citing Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.

Iceland was among the countries calling for a vote on Israel’s participation, but the EBU declined to hold one, instead introducing new rules aimed at preventing governments from influencing the contest.

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@jessetorres8738

Last I checked, Israel isn't even in Europe.

2 days ago | 1,200

@i.shoebakhtar

If it's 'Euro' then what is israel doing there.

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@bjarrik5720

Im a proud Icelander right now.

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@thecarlob_007

They should just rename it to zionivision

2 days ago | 3,800

@shilpi67

Iceland you will be remembered for being on the right side of humanity. Thank you.

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@spereira2894

Thank you Iceland! ❤

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@GeorgeBodley-hs1ss

Well done Iceland ,your moral compass is spot on.

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@in_wino_veritas

Thank you, hopefully, more countries would come forward and withdraw.

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@zsolta6842

Thank you from Hungary❤

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@SaharSalem-yo3nk

Thank you Iceland, history will remember the nations that stood against the genocide and that stood with Palestine and those that didn’t

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@RissaGrrArg

Respect ❤

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@sandracosta29

Good for you, Iceland!!!! In Portugal, my country, 17 contestants of the "festival da canção" already said that, in case they win, they will not go to ESC. Meanwhile, there's 20.000 signatures, so far, that beg RTP - the Portuguese broadcaster, to pull out, too. Let's hope my country makes me feel proud of being a citizen in this corner of Europe.

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@zenzender3790

Thank you ICELAND.💚 Thank you for standing with Humanity

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@austingreen1274

It’s not a WAR. It’s a GENOCIDE, a SLAUGHTER, a MASSACRE.

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@yuven437

Great stuff! I am ashamed of Norway

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@Brightening-c5p

Stop cruelty, save humanity.

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@FluffyOrangeCat

Iceland! You have my respect

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@SilviCulunt

Semoga tahun baru ini rakyat Palestina bisa hidup tenang di posisi Allah subhanahu Wa ta'ala❤❤❤❤

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@tobiashardy1620

Well done- Bravo Iceland 🇮

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@lilytita7169

Thank you Iceland from the Netherlands

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