BIG: The Netherlands withdrew from Eurovision 2027, saying the contest "can no longer be considered neutral" due to divisions over the Gaza war and Israel's participation.

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BIG: The Netherlands withdrew from Eurovision 2027, saying the contest "can no longer be considered neutral" due to divisions over the Gaza war and Israel's participation. The Dutch broadcaster said recent rule changes excluding countries in armed conflicts from hosting "do not provide sufficient confidence that the independent and neutral character has been restored." The Netherlands has competed since the very first Eurovision in 1956 and won five times. The 2026 contest saw viewership dro