"RTE is the second of 37 broadcasters who took part in the event this year to have made participation next year conditional. It is RTE's position that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision song contest if the participation of Israel goes ahead, and the final decision regarding Ireland's participation will be made once the EBU's decision is made, the broadcaster said in a statement."
"RTE feels that Ireland's participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza. RTE is also deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza, and the denial of access to international journalists to the territory, and the plight of the remaining hostages. The decision will raise questions about its duty to be impartial as a public service news organisation."
"Protests in the last two years in Malmo and Basel have forced the organisers in Geneva to offer broadcasters who feel strongly about the war a way out. Normally broadcasters have to tell the EBU by October whether they will take part or not but this year the deadline has been pushed to December, with a consultant appointed to work with broadcasters on a way forward, and a potential vote on Israel's participation."
RTE will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates. RTE says participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza. RTE expresses deep concern about the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza, denial of access to international journalists, and the plight of remaining hostages. The final decision on Ireland's participation will follow the EBU's decision. Slovenia's RTVSLO has made participation conditional on Israel's absence. Spain's culture minister has said Spain should not take part if Israel participates. The contest is scheduled for Vienna in May and attracts over 160 million viewers globally. The EBU has delayed entry deadlines and appointed a consultant to seek a way forward.
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