Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision over Israel's participation
Ireland's public broadcaster RTE announced Thursday the country will skip next year's contest, continuing its protest over Israel's inclusion.
Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second consecutive year due to Israel's participation, according to RTE, the country's public broadcaster. Ireland joins the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain in skipping the 2026 contest in protest, citing Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.
The boycott marks a continued diplomatic stance by Ireland on the Middle East conflict, with the country's decision to abstain from the pan-European song competition tied to objections over Israel's involvement in the annual event.
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- Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation — France 24 — English
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