Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced they will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Their decision follows calls for a vote on Israel's exclusion from the event due to the ongoing war in Gaza and concerns about voting fairness. During a meeting of the European Broadcasting Union attended by around 50 broadcasters, opinions were divided, with some countries supporting Israel's continued involvement. Israel's president expressed approval that his country will remain part of the contest, while Germany indicated it would withdraw if Israel were excluded.