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Will Israel Be Kicked Out of Eurovision 2026? UK’s Green Party Drops a Bombshell
Latest developments in the Eurovision 2026 controversy as UK's Green Party urges BBC to boycott if Israel participates, while European nations remain divided on the issue.
The political storm surrounding Israel’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest is deepening, with Britain’s Green Party now adding its voice to the growing boycott threats.
The newly elected Green Party leader has formally urged the BBC to follow Ireland’s lead and withdraw from the competition should Israel remain on the roster. The party, which operates through several regional branches including the Welsh Greens, is the first major political movement in the UK to publicly press for a boycott.
The pressure campaign comes after a wave of European countries, including Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, and Belgium, announced they would pull out of the contest if Israel participates. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is expected to hold a decisive vote on Israel’s status in December.
Still, Israel is not without allies. Austria, the contest’s 2026 host, has signaled support for keeping Israel in, along with Azerbaijan, Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. Berlin, which last year threatened to withdraw if Israel were forced out, has once again aligned itself with Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, Poland, San Marino, Denmark, and Norway have stated they will take part in Eurovision regardless of Israel’s inclusion, choosing not to back an active boycott. Sweden and Finland remain undecided, pending the December vote.
The controversy follows Israel’s 2025 entry by singer Yuval Raphael, which reignited political disputes around the contest.