"On Thursday, Kan, the Israeli broadcaster, wrote on X that it hoped the contest "will continue to uphold its cultural and non-political identity." "The potential disqualification of Israel's public broadcaster KAN one of the contest's long-standing, popular and successful participants would be especially concerning as we approach the 70th edition of the song contest, which was founded as a symbol of unity, solidarity and fellowship," the broadcaster added."
"The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs the event, confirmed on Friday that it would let its 68 members "vote on participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026," by holding a digital general assembly in early November. "Given that the Union has never faced a divisive situation like this before, the Board agreed that this question merited a broader democratic basis for a decision,""
The European Broadcasting Union will allow its 68 members to vote on the participation of Israeli public broadcaster KAN at a digital general assembly in early November. EBU president Delphine Ernotte-Cunci said the question merited a broader democratic basis for a decision. The EBU clarified the vote specifically concerns KAN. KAN expressed hope the contest will uphold a cultural and non-political identity and warned that potential disqualification would be especially concerning ahead of the 70th edition. KAN says a 75% majority should be required; the EBU said an absolute majority would suffice, meaning 35 or more members voting to exclude would bar Israel. Several countries have announced potential boycotts if Israel participates.
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