Ireland will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, broadcaster RTE has announced, as a number of other countries have threatened the same Eurovision will take place in Vienna next year (Image: EUROVISION)

Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel takes part, broadcaster RTE has declared. The Irish broadcaster said a final decision on participation would be made when the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) makes its decision. But it added that Ireland's participation would be "unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza". ‌

A Eurovision spokesperson said it was down to each state to decide whether it wanted to take part in the contest. ‌

An RTE statement revealed that at the European Broa

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