The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has devolved into its worst crisis in history, marked by a historic five-country boycott and audience protests over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza.

With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

Ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals, in which Israel will participate, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, said: “The failure of the…

Usually joyous song contest ‘a little bit sad’ this year, says one expert, with rows over Israel and costs to the fore

Palestinians urge attention for musicians in Gaza as Eurovision semi-finals begin under cloud of controversy

Voting Rules Have Been Changed to Limit the Audience's Influence and Five Countries Have Withdrawn in Protest. Israel's Controversial Participation Is Reshaping the Eurovision…

As the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary with the first semi-final in Vienna on Tuesday evening, Europe’s biggest live television music event is unfolding under…

The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

Five countries have already boycotted the contest over Israel's presence.

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has devolved into its worst crisis in history, marked by a historic five-country boycott and audience protests over Israel’s participation amid…

When it began 70 years ago, the idea behind the Eurovision Song Contest was to unite people through music.

Mismanagement and political campaigning have sucked the joy out of an event meant to bring people together

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final kicked off Saturday night in Vienna with Finland and Australia among the favorites in this 70th edition, which was marked by the absence of…

The contest is enduring the biggest boycott it has ever seen, but 2026 is far from its first year of controversy

Israel's public broadcaster was formally warned by Eurovision last week

Ahead of the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final in Vienna, ynet Global took to the streets, Eurovision Village and arena plaza to hear directly from fans about Israel’s song 'Michelle',…

Performing through protests has been the name of the game for Noam Bettan in Vienna.

A 'No Stage for Genocide' Protest in Vienna, Held a Day Before Israeli Representative Noam Bettan Is Set to Perform With the Song 'Michelle' at the Finals, Comes Amid Calls to…