Overview

• The European Broadcasting Union will hold an extraordinary online General Assembly in early November to decide whether Israel’s broadcaster KAN may compete at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.
• Denmark’s DR said it will not vote to expel Israel provided contest rules are met, while stating its own participation depends on security, a strong international community, and an apolitical framework.
• Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia confirmed they will boycott next year’s contest as long as Israel remains at war, irrespective of the EBU vote.
• Spain and the Netherlands have threatened to withdraw if Israel competes, and analysts warn a Big Five exit could hit funding and reduce the need for two semi‑finals.
• Israel’s broadcaster KAN warned exclusion would carry significant consequences and is proceeding with its selection via The Next Star, as President Isaac Herzog underscored the importance of participating.