Ireland, Iceland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. The participating nations cited Israel's involvement in the Gaza conflict as the reason for their withdrawal from the event.
Ireland, Iceland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have boycotted the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Israel's participation and allegations regarding the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
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