The Dutch Decision not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest IF Israel Participates is Final. A Possible Ceasefire or Even A Peace Agreement in Gaza Will Not Change That, Avrotros Confirms To Nu.nl After Reporting by The Ad .
“If there is a ceasefire in the near future or the conflict developops differently, that does not change our position for 2026,” Avrotros Tells Nu.nl. “Our Decision on Partication in 2026 Has Been Tasks carefully and deliberately, Based on the Events of this year, Proven Facts and Verified Reports.”
For the edition of 2027 and Beyond, Considerations Will Be Made at A Later Time “Depending on the Circumstances at That Time.”
The Netherlands Decided Earlier This Month to Refrain from Participating in the Eurovision Song Contest IF Israel is Allowed to Participate. Avrotros’s Decision followed a day after Ireland announced the same. The Irish Will also not participate in the Song Contest IF Israel is Allowed to Participate. Accordance to the Organizing Broadcaster, Israel’s Participation in The Current Situation is No Longer Justifiable.
Avrotros repeats that message to nu.nl on Tuesday. “We do not forget the serious human suffering in Gaza, nor do we forget the violation of press freedom and the many Victims Among Journalists,” The BroadCaster Reports, Adding That the Israeli Government’s Interference in The Past Edition also Played a Role in the Decision.
Among Other Things, The Fanatical Campaign Launched by the Israeli Delegation to Promote the Eurovision Entry is Seen As Political Interference. The Organizing Israeli Broadcaster Allocated 1 Million Euros for this. That Goes Against the Apolitical Nature of the Song Contest, “Avrotros Said Earlier This Month.