Ireland Confirms Eurovision Boycott Over Gaza Conflict
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Ireland's national broadcaster, RTÉ, will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing the war and humanitarian situation in Gaza as the reason. The European Broadcasting Union awaits decisions from several other countries.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Ireland will not participate in or broadcast Eurovision 2027.
- The decision is linked to the Gaza war and humanitarian crisis.
- The broadcaster cited loss of life and journalist access concerns.
- Other countries' participation decisions are still pending.
Ireland's national broadcaster, RTÉ, has officially confirmed its decision not to participate in or broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. The broadcaster explicitly linked this decision to the ongoing war and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
RTÉ stated that participation in the contest is "unjustifiable" given the loss of life and ongoing risks to civilian lives. The Irish broadcaster also expressed deep concern over the continued denial of independent access for international journalists to enter Gaza.
The European Broadcasting Union is awaiting official decisions from Spain, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Belgium, who have not yet announced their participation in the 2027 contest.
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