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How Israel avoided Eurovision ouster and the diplomatic push that changed the vote
Israel’s delegation mounted an intensive lobbying effort in Geneva, backed by a special team formed by President Herzog, as the EBU advanced new rules critics said targeted Israel
Ran Boker | 12.04.25
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Israel cleared to compete in Eurovision 2026; Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland to boycott
Vote, held by secret ballot as part of a broader approval of new contest rules, followed months of debate over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza and public pressure from several European broadcasters
Ran Boker | 12.04.25
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Eurovision faces 'watershed' vote on Israel’s 2026 participation amid boycott threats
European Broadcasting Union members will convene to discuss new rules designed to prevent governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to influence voters after controversy this year over Israel's second-place win
Reuters | 12.02.25
יו"ר תאגיד השידור האוסטרי, נשיא המדינה ובכירי כאן
'Inseparable part of the contest': Austrian broadcaster backs Israel’s place in Eurovision ahead of EBU talks
With several European countries calling to bar Israel from next year’s contest, ORF chairman Roland Weissmann meets President Herzog and Kan officials in Jerusalem, voicing firm support as Israel’s participation appears increasingly likely
Ran Boker | 11.10.25
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EBU cancels vote to expel Israel from Eurovision after Gaza ceasefire
It is possible that this is the organization’s way of backing down—perhaps due to the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, or possibly in response to the German chancellor’s warning that his country would withdraw if Israel were expelled
Ran Boker | 10.13.25
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Germany should withdraw from Eurovision if Israel disqualified, chancellor says
Friedrich Merz expressed support for Israel and said that he 'think it’s a scandal at all that this is being discussed; Israel belongs in Eurovision'
Ran Boker | 10.06.25
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Israel moves ahead with plans to select Eurovision contestant despite uncertainty
Despite uncertainty over Israel’s Eurovision participation, Kan will again select the country’s contestant via 'The Next Star'; If Israel is disqualified in a November EBU vote, the show’s winner will receive a different, yet-to-be-decided prize
Ran Boker | 09.30.25
יובל רפאל בגמר אירוויזיון 2025
Israel’s Eurovision future in jeopardy as EBU sets November vote
The EBU clarified that only a simple majority is needed to block Israel from Eurovision 2026, not the 75% Kan had expected; Israel’s broadcaster warned the move politicizes the contest and risks sidelining one of its most successful participants
Ran Boker | 09.26.25
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Will Israel compete at the Eurovision? The high-stakes battle over music and diplomacy
Israel’s Eurovision fate nears decision: Germany and Austria weigh in, the president forms a special team, ex-official blames Netanyahu, Eden Golan vows to perform 'only with our flag'
Ran Boker | 09.24.25
אירוויזיון 2026
Despite boycott calls, France announces it will participate in Eurovision
After Spain vowed to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, France confirms it will take part unconditionally; both are Big Five nations with automatic finals slots, highlighting the split; France cites its support for artists and contest itself
Ran Boker | 09.17.25
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Eurovision crisis: Spain threatens to quit contest if Israel participates
Spain becomes the fourth country to declare such a move, following similar statements from Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands
Ran Boker | 09.16.25
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Israeli broadcaster vows to stay in Eurovision despite mounting boycott threats
Kan CEO Golan Yochpaz rebuffs threats to bar Israel from song contest, noting the country has been one of contest’s most successful participants since broadcaster’s founding
Ran Boker | 09.15.25
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Unofficial proposals to resolve Israel’s Eurovision standoff include pullout or neutral flag
A vote is scheduled for December in Geneva, where Eurovision’s governing body is expected to discuss whether Israel will be allowed to participate in the 2026 contest
Ran Boker | 09.14.25
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Pressure mounting to oust: Netherlands says it will boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
Pressure mounts on the European Broadcasting Union as the Netherlands becomes the third country to officially announce a boycott over Israel’s planned Eurovision entry, following Ireland and Slovenia, ahead of a key December decision
Ran Boker | 09.12.25
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Eurovision 2026: Withdrawal of countries without sanction extended until decision on Israel's participation
European officials working with the European Broadcasting Union told Ynet that member states will be given the option to withdraw from the competition without penalty when a decision is made on Israel's participation in the competition - which will be made in the winter 
Ran Boker | 09.01.25
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