The row over Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has deepened with Israel now officially allowed to compete, and some nations already boycotting. The Netherlands, Spain and Ireland have swiftly said they will not take part next year after a meeting of participating broadcasters said Israel would be let in.

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete. Organizers of the pop music spectacle,