Ireland to Boycott Eurovision Again Over Israel's Participation
Ireland's renewed boycott follows a 2026 contest already marred by protests, even as organizers keep pursuing Eurovision's expansion.
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Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest again over Israel's continued participation in the competition, extending a stance it has taken in previous editions.
The move follows a 2026 Eurovision Song Contest that was itself marred by boycotts, as a number of participants and broadcasters protested Israel's involvement in the contest amid its war on Gaza.
Despite the controversy surrounding Israel's participation, organizers of the song contest are continuing efforts to grow the event, with Eurovision still aiming to expand its reach.
A Recurring Flashpoint
Israel's participation has become a recurring point of friction within Eurovision, with broadcasters in some countries weighing withdrawal as a form of protest over the Gaza war. Ireland's renewed boycott signals that the issue remains unresolved heading into future editions of the contest.
Organizers have not detailed how they plan to reconcile the contest's growth ambitions with the ongoing disputes over participation, and no additional details on the scope of Ireland's boycott were available.
Sources
- Ireland will boycott Eurovision again because of Israel's participation, but the song contest is still expanding. — Deutsche Welle — English
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