# Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over ongoing deaths in Gaza

https://mins.news/en/item/62692

- The Guardian, 2026-09-17 13:26 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/sep/17/ireland-to-boycott-eurovision-again-over-ongoing-deaths-in-gaza

> Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ says the country will boycott Eurovision for a second consecutive year, citing the “appalling” continuing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Netherlands has also refused to participate, protesting Israel’s continued inclusion in the contest.

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- [Gaza War and Humanitarian Crisis](https://mins.news/en/topic/gaza-war-humanitarian-crisis) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/gaza-war-humanitarian-crisis.md

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