Spain will withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, becoming the first of the 'Big Five' countries to announce such a decision. This follows similar boycotts from the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland, and Ireland. The decision was approved by RTVE's board and supported by Spanish officials, including Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun, who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. The EBU has stated it will not exclude Israel, while Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted the inconsistency in allowing Israel to participate while banning Russia. Eurovision officials are considering options for Israel's participation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)