The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be next for Eurovision 2026.

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 over the Gaza war after the competition's organisers cleared Israel's participation, plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows since it began in 1956.

BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest

In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

In September, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia threatened to withdraw unless Israel was excluded over the war in Gaza.

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