The countries that have announced plans to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel participates are:
- Spain (the first of the "Big Five" to announce a boycott)
- Netherlands
- Ireland
- Slovenia
- Iceland
These countries have threatened withdrawal due to ongoing political tensions related to Israel's actions in Gaza. Spain's broadcaster RTVE confirmed the decision after a board vote. The other Big Five countries such as the UK, Germany, Italy, and France have not declared a boycott. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is expected to make a final decision about Israel's participation by December 2025. In addition, some broadcasters are still consulting on their stance, and Belgium's VRT supports withdrawal, while its other broadcaster RTBF will decide after the EBU's December meeting. San Marino has explicitly stated it will not boycott if Israel participates. Thus, the confirmed boycotting countries if Israel competes are Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia, and Iceland.
