Overview

• An ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll by Infratest dimap finds 65% of respondents oppose excluding Israeli artists and athletes from major events.
• Nearly a quarter, 24%, favor exclusions as a means to pressure Israel's government.
• The survey was conducted September 29 to October 1 with 1,306 adults reached by phone and online.
• Several countries have said they will participate in Eurovision 2026 only if Israel is excluded.
• Street protests targeted Israel's participation at the 2024 and 2025 contests, and the next edition is scheduled for Vienna in 2026.