RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza. RTÉ is also deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza, and the denial of access to international journalists to the territory, and the plight of the remaining hostages.”

I’m pleasantly surprised. I’ve seen RTÉ and TG4 employees promote the Eurovision when it was held in Israel (around 2019 I think). It was on their personal accounts too which bothered me most. Well done to them for this.

Edit: Update; the Dutch broadcaster has adopted the same position as RTÉ https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0912/1533135-the-netherlands-joins-rte-in-israel-eurovision-warning/