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.

Key facts

  • 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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