BBC director general Tim Davie has said the corporation is "aware of the concerns" around Israel taking part in next year's Eurovision, adding that the song contest has "never been about politics".
Speaking on Monday in front of parliament's public accounts committee, Davie said the BBC would "work with" Eurovision organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), on the issue.
"Eurovision has never been about politics, it should be a celebration of music and culture that brings people together," he added. "We need to see what the broadcast union decides."
Fellow broadcasters from Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and now Spain have all threatened to boycott the event if Israel is allowed to take part over the country's actions in Gaza.
"We're very aware of the concerns," the BBC boss, who is also on the executive board of the EBU, told the committee. "It's obviously a well-debated topic and difficult.
