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Netherlands withdraws from Eurovision 2027 over Israel's participation
October 27, 2026 at 04:30 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 4 hours
AJAl Jazeera Arabic
انسحاب هولندا من يوروفيجن 2027 بسبب مشاركة إسرائيل
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AJAl Jazeera English
The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’
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BNBBC News
Netherlands announces U-turn over Eurovision 2027 participation
(opens the publisher’s site)The Netherlands' public broadcaster NPO has announced it will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's inclusion.
- NPO media director Jurre Bosman said Israel's participation "elicits various reactions in society and causes discussion and division," prompting the decision.
- Ireland has announced it will not participate in 2027, while the Czech broadcaster withdrew earlier in October citing spending cuts.
- Bulgaria will host the 2027 contest in Burgas for the first time, following Bulgarian singer Dara's win at the 2026 edition in Vienna.
- Eurovision director Martin Green said he was "deeply sorry" about the withdrawal, adding organisers "respect the strength of feeling behind it."