"Following today's EBU winter general assembly in Geneva at which Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was confirmed, RTÉ's position remains unchanged. RTÉ will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition. RTÉ feels that Ireland's participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk."
"Members overwhelmingly voted to back new rules intended to discourage governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to sway voters after allegations that Israel unfairly boosted its entrant this year. The Netherlands and Spain have said they will now boycott the contest over Israel's participation. RTÉ will also not participate in or broadcast next year's contest."
EBU members decided not to call a vote and confirmed that Israel will be able to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Members overwhelmingly approved new rules aimed at discouraging governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs following allegations that Israel unfairly boosted its entrant this year. The Netherlands and Spain announced boycotts of next year's contest over Israel's participation. RTÉ declared it will neither participate in nor broadcast the 2026 contest, describing Ireland's participation as unconscionable given the loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza and noting concerns about journalists' safety and access.
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