section_path: Controversies/Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
section_name: Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
paragraph_text: Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
  
  The Gaza war has led to calls for the EBU to exclude Israel and its broadcaster Kan from the Eurovision Song Contest. The Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO submitted a demand for the EBU to exclude Israel in December 2024, while Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Spanish broadcaster RTVE and Flemish Belgian broadcaster VRT called for a wider discussion among EBU members regarding Israel's participation. The EBU responded to RTVE's letter, acknowledging "concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East" but reiterating that all EBU members are eligible to compete.