US EditionIreland may not contest Eurovision if Israel takes part: RTE
RTÉ considers withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participation due to concerns about humanitarian impact and conflict in Gaza, joining other broadcasters with similar stances.
- Ireland's RTE declared that the country will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to perform, calling it "unconscionable" due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
- RTE expressed deep concerns about the loss of lives in Gaza, stating that participation alongside Israel would be inappropriate.
- A final decision on Ireland's involvement will depend on the European Broadcasting Union's decision regarding Israel's eligibility for Eurovision.
- Concerns about Israel's participation have also been raised by broadcasters from Spain and Slovenia, highlighting international opposition to the situation in Gaza.
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Irish public station says it would be "inconceivable" to participate given the "continuous and terrible loss of life in Gaza". Note arises after Slovenia and Spain show up against the presence of Israel.
Eurovision Song Contest: Ireland is the second country after Slovenia to indicate that it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel does.
Israel's participation in next year's 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna threatens to split the field. Ireland became the first country to announce on Thursday that it will not send a single participant if Israel participates. Several other countries are still undecided: "If a significant number of countries drop out, the EBU will have a problem," says Cornald Maas, the face of the international song contest in the Netherlands.
The Irish broadcaster RTE announces that it does not intend to participate in Eurovision, if Israel is in competition, informs BBC. RTE will take a final decision after the Eurovision organizers, the European Union of Radio Disengagement, will take a decision...
Last year's Eurovision Song Contest was overshadowed by protests against the war in Gaza, with several countries threatening to withdraw from the competition.
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