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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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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