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Dutch to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel takes part: broadcaster

Published September 12, 2025
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The Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, Dutch broadcaster AVOTROS has said, citing the “ongoing and severe human suffering in Gaza”.

The Dutch joined a growing list of European countries threatening to pull out of the contest — to be held in Vienna — including Ireland and Spain.

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