"Former winner Charlie McGettigan praises decision of broadcaster to pull Ireland out of contest over war in Gaza"
"RTÉ will not screen any of the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is not removed from the competition because of the war in Gaza."
"After the national broadcaster announced it would not be sending an Irish entry to compete in the 70th edition of the competition if Israel was allowed to take part, RTÉ also confirmed it would not show the semi-finals or final taking place in Vienna next May."
RTÉ will not broadcast any part of the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel remains in the competition because of the war in Gaza. The national broadcaster will withhold an Irish entry from the 70th edition in Vienna unless Israel is removed. RTÉ confirmed it will not screen the semi-finals or the final scheduled for next May. The decision links participation and coverage directly to the status of Israel’s eligibility. Former Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan praised the broadcaster’s decision. The move represents both a protest and a withdrawal of cultural participation and viewing access.
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