Ireland will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, broadcaster RTE has announced.The Irish broadcaster said a final decision on participation would be made when the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) makes its decision.But it added that Ireland's participation would be "unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza".A spokesperson for Eurovision said it was up to each state to decide if it wanted to take part in the contest.

Ireland will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, broadcaster RTE has announced.The Irish broadcaster said a final decision on participation would be made when the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) makes its decision.But it added that Ireland's participation would be "unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza".A spokesperson for Eurovision said it was up to each state to decide if it wanted to take part in the contest.