Overview

• Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger wrote to six counterparts warning that boycotts would deepen rifts without helping the situation in Gaza, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
• Spain’s RTVE joined the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland in pledging to sit out Vienna 2026 if Israel competes, with Belgium’s VRT voicing support for their stance.
• The European Broadcasting Union says it will decide on Israel’s participation at a December meeting after consulting member broadcasters.
• Austria is set to host the 2026 contest in Vienna after winning this year, and its government argues Eurovision is not the venue for sanctions.
• The BBC is reviewing whether to take part, and a newly opened betting market reported that 35% of wagers expect Israel to be banned.