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The Netherlands added itself Friday to a number of countries pressuring organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest to drop Israel from the contest because of its war in the Gaza Strip. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS,
Amid rising political tensions due to the conflict in Gaza, both the Netherlands and Ireland have declared their intent to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates. This announcement aligns with broader shifts in the entertainment world,
EADaily, September 12th, 2025. The Netherlands intends to boycott the Eurovision 2026 international music contest if Israel participates. This was reported by the press service of the Dutch broadcasting company AVROTROS.
THE Netherlands has joined Ireland in saying it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates in the event due to the scale of the suffering in Gaza. On Thursday