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AVROTROS to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Israel
By The BriefBrief · Sources (16)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Summary: Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS says it will boycott Eurovision 2027 because Israel will continue to participate. The broadcaster cites concerns that the contest’s neutrality has been compromised by Israel’s involvement in a military conflict.
WHO: AVROTROS
WHAT: Announced a boycott of Eurovision 2027 over Israel’s continued participation
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Netherlands
WHY: AVROTROS said Israel’s continued participation, tied to its involvement in a military conflict, compromises the contest’s neutrality.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 24 Dutch broadcaster AvroTros to boycott Eurovision 2027
- Aug 24 Avrotros withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
- Aug 24 Netherlands withdraws from 2027 Eurovision over neutrality
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