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Eurovision Delays Israel Decision Amid Middle East Peace Talks

With peace talks underway and a ceasefire in place, the ESC delays its decision on Israel's participation. Several European countries still threaten to boycott the event.

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EBU: No ESC Emergency Meeting on Israel's Participation - Eurovision Delays Israel Decision Amid Middle East Peace Talks

The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), the world's largest music event, has postponed its decision on Israel's participation in the 2026 contest in Vienna. This comes amidst recent developments in the Middle East and the potential end of the Gaza war.

Initially, an emergency meeting in November was planned to discuss Israel's involvement. However, the ESC has now scheduled this discussion for its regular December meeting. This delay is likely due to the evolving situation in the region, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to implement the first phase of the US peace plan and a ceasefire currently in effect.

The ESC's future hangs in the balance, with several European countries threatening to boycott the event if Israel participates. Spain, the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Slovenia, and Belgium have all expressed their intention to withdraw due to political protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also indicated that Germany may boycott the contest if Israel is excluded, stating that 'Israel has a place there'.

The ESC, carried by the public broadcasters of participating countries, is set to be hosted by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) as Austria won the previous contest. The decision on Israel's participation will now be made in December, with the ESC organisers likely hoping for a resolution in the Middle East that will allow the contest to proceed without further boycotts.

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