Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 7:22 AM

Spain has joined the group of countries who have threatened not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip.

As reported by foreign media, Spain on Tuesday has joined the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia, in a stance to not participate in the Eurovision 2026, until European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the popular song contest, excludes Israel from participation.

The decision was made by Spanish public broadcaster during a board meeting in Madrid.

Notably, the announcement comes as diplomatic ties between Spain and Israel frayed after large protests against the presence of an Israeli-owned cyclin...