Eighty-two percent of British people believe Israel should be excluded from competition in 2026, after the European Broadcasting Union gave Israel the green light to compete
Eighty-two percent of British people believe Israel should be excluded from competition in 2026, after the European Broadcasting Union gave Israel the green light to compete
A member of the public waves Israel's national flag while watching Israeli singer Yuval Raphael performing during the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 (AFP)
Published date: 8 December 2025 15:59 GMT
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There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.
Israeli singer and October 7 survivor, Yuval Raphael was booed at the 2025 Eurovision grand final by pro-Palestinian supporters.
Five countries have already boycotted the contest over Israel's presence.
European Broadcasting Union says vote required after several nations threaten potential boycott
Several countries have demanded Israel be removed, threatening to drop out of the competition.
European Broadcasting Union should seek to draw a line under the tantrum
