"Iceland will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, the country's public broadcaster has said, joining four other countries boycotting the event over Israel's inclusion. Broadcaster RUV said on Wednesday that the Nordic nation would not participate in the 2026 competition, after organiser the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) greenlit Israel's involvement last week, dismissing calls from some countries to hold a vote on whether to exclude the country."
"Iceland, along with Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands, had threatened to boycott next year's edition of the glitzy music contest, due to be held in Vienna in May, if Israel took part, citing its genocidal war on Palestinians in Gaza as well as allegations that it unfairly intervened in the most recent competition to the benefit of its entrant."
Iceland's public broadcaster RUV announced it will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union greenlit Israel's involvement and declined to hold a vote on exclusion. RUV's director general said public debate and reaction to the EBU decision mean there will be neither joy nor peace regarding participation. Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands also announced boycotts, citing Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of unfair intervention in the previous contest. The EBU said it will introduce new rules to reinforce trust, protect the contest's neutrality and discourage government influence.
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