170 Belgian Artists Protest Eurovision 2026 Participation with Israel

A collective of 170 Belgian artists and cultural figures has criticized the RTBF’s decision to participate in the 2026 Eurovision song contest, which includes Israel despite its ongoing actions in Gaza. They expressed dismay over Israel’s participation, comparing it to the swift exclusion of Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. The signatories accused Israel of using cultural events for propaganda, urging RTBF to withdraw from Eurovision to uphold ethical standards. They called for a cancellation of participation as long as Israel, which they claim violates fundamental human rights, is involved.

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