Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion

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Irish public broadcaster RTE announced on Thursday that Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second consecutive year due to Israel's inclusion. RTE stated that participation cannot be justified amid the ongoing loss of lives and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This decision follows a similar withdrawal by the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS and aligns with opposition from several other countries concerned about Eurovision's perceived neutrality.

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Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.

Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion

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