Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates
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- Netherlands to boycott 2026 Eurovision if Israel participates, says broadcaster AVROTROS.
- AVROTROS cites ongoing human suffering in Gaza and erosion of press freedom as reasons.
- Netherlands is the fifth country to announce a boycott, joining Iceland, Slovenia, Spain, and Ireland.
- Israel's participation has been controversial, with past petitions and incidents affecting Dutch entries.
- AVROTROS previously threatened to withdraw from Eurovision 2025 due to safety concerns.