Archive · 26 Sep 2025
EBU to Vote on Israel's Eurovision Participation
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will vote on whether Israel can join the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026.
Several countries, like Spain, have said they won't join if Israel does.
Some people, including singer JJ, want to exclude Israel due to concerns related to the war in Gaza.
The EBU is holding the vote because they couldn't agree on whether Israel's broadcaster, KAN, should participate.
The vote will take place in early November.
Eurovision aims to stay neutral.
EBU to vote on Israeli participation in Eurovision 2026.
Vote scheduled for early November at an EBU General Assembly meeting.
Spanish broadcaster RTVE has pledged to withdraw if Israel participates.
Eurovision faced controversy due to the war in Gaza.
Singer JJ has called for Israel's exclusion in 2026.
- Who
- EBU, KAN, Several Countries, JJ
- What
- Vote on Israeli participation in Eurovision.
- When
- Early November
- Where
- Vienna (2026)
- Why
- Due to controversy linked to the war in Gaza.
Those Opposing Israel's Participation
Those Supporting Israel's Participation
Political Neutrality
Those Opposing Israel's Participation
The war in Gaza raises questions about the EBU's neutrality.
Those Supporting Israel's Participation
The EBU stresses it maintains political neutrality.
Contest Representation
Those Opposing Israel's Participation
Countries may withdraw if Israel participates.
Those Supporting Israel's Participation
No clear stance from the articles.
- Organization
- European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
- Event
- Eurovision Song Contest
- Issue
- Israeli participation
- Decision
- EBU vote on participation
- Vote Timing
- Early November
- Next Contest Venue
- Vienna (2026)
- Related Concerns
- War in Gaza
Sources
European soccer body UEFA set to vote on possible suspension of Israel over Gaza war
European football body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel
Why Israel could be banned from European football next week
EBU to vote on Israeli participation in Eurovision, media reports say