Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
RTÉ said participation and broadcasting cannot be justified amid Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, joining the Dutch broadcaster in a second straight boycott.
- On Thursday, RTÉ confirmed it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, stating involvement "cannot be justified" due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- RTÉ cited the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza" as the primary reason, while expressing concern regarding the "continued denial of independent access to international journalists" to the territory.
- This marks Ireland's second consecutive withdrawal, following a 2026 boycott over Israel's participation, amid at least 76,621 deaths reported by the Gaza Health Ministry, including 74,582 Palestinian people and 2,039 Israeli people.
- Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, stated the organization "fully respect their decision" and that RTÉ remains a "valued part of our family" despite the boycott.
- With up to 270 journalists and media workers killed since October 2023, the crisis continues affecting the industry; Eurovision officials hope to welcome Ireland back, though RTÉ maintains its position remains unchanged.
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After Holland, another country confirms the boycott of the demonstration due to the participation of Israel
Ireland has caused a stir at Eurovision for the second year in a row by announcing that it will not participate in the 2027 song contest. The continued loss of life in Gaza is the reason for the boycott, broadcaster RTE announced today, a stance it also held for the previous edition this year. Ireland was one of five countries to abstain from Eurovision 2026 in protest at Israel's participation, along with Iceland, the Netherlands, Slovenia an…
For the second time in a row, the Irish public broadcaster RTÉ refuses to participate in the festival, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Netherlands announced the same decision in August.
Ireland will not be participating in the upcoming edition of the Eurovision Song Contest either. The country will also not be broadcasting the event. This was announced by the Irish public broadcaster RTÉ. The Irish cite the situation in Gaza as the reason, without, however, mentioning Israel. In a statement, the broadcaster says: "RTÉ believes that Ireland's participation cannot be justified, given the shocking and ongoing loss of life in Gaza…
Ireland continues the province of Yurovijn for the second year and refuses to broadcast the 2027 competition, protesting against Israel ' s participation and continuing casualties and the humanitarian crisis and preventing international journalists from entering Gaza.
The public chain in Ireland (TEN) has announced its withdrawal citing the loss of life in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis.
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