### [2026-05-11](/feed/2026/05/11/index.md)

##### Eurovision Song Contest 2026
# Public broadcasters in Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain announce that they will not air the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in protest over Israel's participation amid the Gaza war. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2026/05/11/spain-ireland-slovenia-will-not-show-eurovision-broadcasters)

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