Ireland will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, the Irish state broadcaster RTE says.

"It is RTE's position that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if the participation of Israel goes ahead," the broadcaster said in a statement.

"RTE feels that Ireland's participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza.

"RTE is also deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza, the denial of access to international journalists to the territory, and the plight of the remaining hostages."

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