Ireland has announced it will pull out of the 2026 Eurovision song contest over the 'participation of Israel'.
Irish broadcaster RTE said it will not be a part of the contest if 'the participation of Israel goes ahead.'
Bosses highlighted the 'appalling loss of lives in Gaza' and accused the IDF of the 'targeted killing of journalists', as well as the plight of hostages still held by Hamas.
The 2026 contest is due to take place in Vienna after singer Johannes Pietsch took home the crown this year for Austria.
But RTE has now said it will not send an act from Ireland unless Israel are barred from the competition, with the final decision set to be made after a ruling from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
