Ireland will continue its decision not to participate in Eurovision next year
Irish public broadcaster RTE announced that they will not participate in Eurovision due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the access barrier for journalists.
Quick Look
Irish public broadcaster RTE announced that the country will not participate in Eurovision next year due to the humanitarian crisis and loss of life in Gaza.
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Why It Matters
Ireland decided not to participate in Eurovision last year due to Israel's presence in the competition.
In the written statement made by Irish public broadcaster RTE, it was stated that the attitude towards participation in the competition did not change for next year.
The statement said: "RTE considers that Ireland's participation in the competition cannot be justified, given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has reached appalling levels of loss of life and continues to put the lives of many civilians at risk." expressions were used.
In the statement, RTE also emphasized its deep concern that international journalists are still being denied access to Gaza.
Since Israel was among the Eurovision participants, a group of countries, including Ireland, decided not to participate in the competition last year.
Open Questions
- Will other countries follow Ireland's decision?
