Spain becomes latest country to threaten Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part

The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia had already taken the same stance
Spain becomes latest country to threaten Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part

Israeli contestant Yuval Raphael performing “New Day Will Rise” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. File picture: Andres Poveda

Spain has joined the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in Gaza.

The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia had already taken the same stance.

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