"Former winner Charlie McGettigan praises decision of broadcaster to pull Ireland out of contest over war in Gaza. The Netherlands is the latest country to say it will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete. In a statement on its website, the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS said it could "no longer justify Israel's participation in the current situation, given the ongoing and severe human suffering in Gaza"."
""no longer justify Israel's participation in the current situation, given the ongoing and severe human suffering in Gaza"."
Charlie McGettigan praised a broadcaster's decision to withdraw Ireland from the 2026 Eurovision contest in response to the war in Gaza. The Netherlands announced it will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to compete. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS stated it could "no longer justify Israel's participation in the current situation, given the ongoing and severe human suffering in Gaza." National broadcasters are weighing political and ethical considerations about participation amid civilian suffering, and those decisions are affecting the potential lineup and international response to the Gaza conflict.
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