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…

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