RTÉ has decided to participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest despite calls for a boycott following Israel's inclusion amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. RTÉ's management, led by Kevin Bakhurst, has expressed their concerns to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) about Israel's participation, calling for a broader discussion among members. RTÉ aims to uphold its impartiality as a public service broadcaster while also acknowledging the significant political pressures faced by Israel's public broadcaster. Protests are planned outside RTÉ's studio in response to their decision to continue participating in the contest.
Mr. Bakhurst confirmed RTÉ will participate in Eurovision despite protests and has raised concerns about Israel's inclusion with the EBU, seeking further discussions on the matter.
The broadcaster RTÉ stated its commitment to maintaining objectivity while navigating political pressures, emphasizing its role as a public service news provider amid the conflict.
Collection
[
|
...
]