Overview

• The EBU has called an extraordinary assembly in early November, restricting the agenda to a single question on Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026.
• RTVE escalated its stance by sending a formal report and reiterating that Spain will withdraw if Israel competes, making it the only Big Five broadcaster to take that position publicly.
• Broadcasters in Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands have also signaled they would not take part if Israel is admitted, while other members oppose expulsion, underscoring what the EBU calls unprecedented division.
• Eurovision director Martin Green said the organization is consulting all member broadcasters and noted that confirmations of participation are due by mid-December.
• Coverage cites a UN investigation’s characterization of Israeli military actions in Gaza as a factor intensifying pressure on the EBU, with the final decision and participation consequences still unresolved.