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Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
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Netherlands to return to Eurovision as it drops boycott over Israel participation
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The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after abandoning a boycott over Israel's participation.
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- The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after abandoning a boycott over Israel's participation.
- Reported by Sky News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:52:00 UTC.
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