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 European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to suspend Israel from Eurovision, as it did with Russia, is an act of cowardice and an illustration of blatant double standards when it comes to Israel. Songs and sequins […]

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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…

The three European countries are boycotting the popular song contest over Israel's participation in it. More countries have said they won't be taking part.

Voting Rules Have Been Changed to Limit the Audience's Influence and Five Countries Have Withdrawn in Protest.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…

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…