Ireland withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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What happened
Ireland withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Ireland
sovereign state in Northwestern Europe
Related events
- Austria withdrew from the 2026 Eurovision contest in protest, while Ireland confirmed its boycott due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- The Eurovision organization is investigating changes to the audience voting system, noting the past influence of Israeli government advertisements, while Ireland considers its role.
- Ireland opposes Israel over the Gaza conflict, with Elbit Systems accused of complicity in genocide.
- EBU implemented new contest rules for Eurovision, with Spain as a major funder and Israel's participation causing withdrawals.