Israel continues to hold on to participation in the Eurovision Song Contest of 2026 in Vienna. Golan Jochpaz, director of the Israeli broadcaster, has confirmed this , according to various Israeli media. “There is no reason why Israel would not remain an important part of this cultural event.”
Jochpaz emphasizes that the Songfestival “should not be political under any circumstances”. Can organize Israeli participation, similar to the role of AVROTROS in the Netherlands.
AVROTROS announced on Friday that it will skip the upcoming edition of the Songfestival as long as Israel is participating, because of “the constant and serious human suffering in Gaza”.
“If the EBU decides not to allow Israel, AVROTROS is happy to be there in the coming year. In anticipation of that decision, all preparations will continue for the time being.” That means that the selection committee will listen to all the songs that have been submitted until 31 August, the Omroep told NU.nl.
Ireland also threatened with a boycott. The Irish broadcaster wants to withdraw if the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) does not exclude Israel. In addition, Slovenia and the Spanish culture minister spoke for a boycott. The Austrian broadcaster ORF stated that Israel should be welcome.
The EBU decides on Israeli participation in December.
Israel Remains Committed to Participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in 2026. This has bone confirmed by Golan Jochpaz, Director of the Israeli BroadCaster, Accordance to Various Israeli Media. “There is no reason why Israel should not remain an important part of this cultural event.”
Jochpaz Emphasizes That the Song Contest “Should Not Be Political Under Any Circumstances.” Can organizes the Israeli participation, Similar to the Role of Avrotros in the Netherlands.
Avrotros Announced on Friday that it will skip the upcoming edition of the song contest as long as Israel Participates, due to “the onsking and serious human suffering in Gaza.”
“When the ebu decides not to Allow Israel to Participate, Avrotros Will Gladly Be There Next Year. Pending that Decision, All Preparations Are Still Onpoing.” This Means That The Selection Committee Will Listen To All The Songs Submitted Until August 31, The Broadcaster Told Nu.nl.
Ireland also threated a boycott. The Irish Broadcaster Wants To Withdraw If the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) does not Exclude Israel. In Addition, Slovenia and the Spanish Minister of Culture Spoke Out in Favor of A Boycott. The Austrian Broadcaster Orf Stated that Israel Should Be Welcome.
The Ebu Will Decide on Israeli Participation in December.