Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates

Adam MandevilleBBC News NI

EPA A woman with long dark hair smiling and holding up an Israeli flag behind her. She has a black dress on. EPA

Yuval Raphael flew the flag for Israel at this year’s song contest in Switzerland

The Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, has said it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest “if the participation of Israel goes ahead”.

In a statement, RTÉ said that Ireland’s…

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