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Rinaldo Nazzaro says detention of suspected Base members in Spain justifies ‘resistance … by any means necessary’

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.

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

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

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.

New seeding structure means Three Lions could avoid Spain and Argentina until the semi-finals

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation

In a statement, police said most of those smuggled had entered on tourist visas, including for other countries within the European Union's Schengen area.