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Ireland will not participate in Eurovision if Israel is allowed to take part

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Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to take part. RTE, the Irish broadcaster, announced this decision following concerns expressed by several European Broadcasting Union (EBU) members.

RTE stated, "Ireland's participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza." They also criticized the targeted killing of journalists and the denial of access to international reporters in Gaza.

Eurovision director Martin Green acknowledged the concerns and noted that broadcasters have until mid-December to confirm participation for the next contest in Vienna.


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