The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year.

The European Broadcasting Union confirmed it will invite 68 member countries to give their view at a general assembly meeting in November.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other countries - including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have all said they would consider dropping out of the contest if Israel was allowed to stay involved. 

LISTEN ABOVE

The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year.
The European Broadcasting Union confirmed it will invite 68 member countries to give their view at a general assembly meeting in November.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other countries - including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have all said they would consider dropping out of the contest if Israel was allowed to stay involved.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Eurovision organisers holding a vote to determine whether Israel can participate

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/06fad435-59dd-45c1-ace3-b3670076222d/transcript

Advertisement