Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths
Summary
Ireland has announced it will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest again next year due to the ongoing killings in Gaza and Israel’s participation. Other countries like the Netherlands also plan to boycott, citing concerns over the conflict and the contest’s neutrality.Key Facts
- Ireland is boycotting Eurovision 2027 for the second year in a row because of the violence in Gaza.
- Ireland, Netherlands, Iceland, Spain, and Slovenia all refused to participate this year.
- Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, after Bulgaria’s recent win.
- The Dutch broadcaster Avrotros called Eurovision a “platform for division” and will also boycott next year.
- Eurovision’s organizers tried to address concerns by limiting public votes and setting rules about hosting during conflicts.
- More than 73,000 people have been reported killed in the war between Israel and Gaza since October 2023.
- A ceasefire agreed last year has reduced fighting, but Israeli strikes continue according to Gaza’s health ministry.
- Eurovision has faced protests over Israel’s participation, and last year the EU criticized a ban on EU flags at the contest.
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