Irish Broadcaster RTÉ Boycotts Eurovision for Second Consecutive Year

Ireland's national broadcaster, RTÉ, has announced it will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year running, according to a report by BBC Entertainment & Arts.

In a statement cited by the BBC, RTÉ said it felt that Ireland's participation in the contest "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza."

The decision marks the continuation of a boycott that began the previous year, according to the report.

Further details on the broadcaster's specific concerns or any response from Eurovision organizers were not included in the available reporting.