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Ireland has announced it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, following its absence in 2026 due to protests against Israel’s participation. The decision was made by broadcaster RTE citing concerns over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and loss of life in Gaza. Additionally, the Netherlands has confirmed a similar stance for next year. The contest is set to take place in Bulgaria's Burgas, with Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green expressing regret but respect for Ireland's choice.
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RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster, announced on Thursday that Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year due to Israel's participation, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. RTÉ stated that "the appalling and ongoing loss of lives" in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis make Ireland's involvement unjustified, adding they also won't broadcast the event scheduled for May 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. The broadcaster expressed deep concern over the lack of independent access for international journalists to the conflict zone. This decision follows similar actions by other countries like the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia, and Spain during the previous contest. Eurovision's director Martin Green said while he regrets Ireland’s withdrawal, he respects RTÉ's choice and acknowledges their significant contribution to the event over the years.

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"RTE feels that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk," the broadcaster said in a statement.
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🔮 Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says LONDON, Sept 17 -
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Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says LONDON, Sept 17 - asserted
RTE → boycott → Eurovision
Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, broadcaster RTE said on Thursday, citing the ongoing loss of life in Gaza. asserted
RTE → participate → Gaza
Ireland was one of five countries to not take part in the 2026 edition in protest at Israel's participation, with Iceland, Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain. asserted
Ireland → take → Iceland
Dutch public broadcaster AvroTros last month said it would boycott again in 2027. asserted
it → say → 2027
"RTE feels that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk," the broadcaster said in a statement. asserted
broadcaster → feel → statement
RTE said it would not take part in 2027 or broadcast the competition, which will be held in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas after they won for the first time in May. uncertain
they → say → May
RTE quoted Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green as saying that the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the event, regretted but respected RTE's decision. asserted
Union → quote → decision
"They remain a valued part of our family and will be missed," RTE reported Green as saying. asserted
RTE → remain → Green
Israel's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted
ministry → respond → comment
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