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Ireland has announced it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, following its absence in 2026 due to protests against Israel’s participation. The decision was made by broadcaster RTE citing concerns over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and loss of life in Gaza. Additionally, the Netherlands has confirmed a similar stance for next year. The contest is set to take place in Bulgaria's Burgas, with Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green expressing regret but respect for Ireland's choice.

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RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster, announced on Thursday that Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year due to Israel's participation, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. RTÉ stated that "the appalling and ongoing loss of lives" in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis make Ireland's involvement unjustified, adding they also won't broadcast the event scheduled for May 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. The broadcaster expressed deep concern over the lack of independent access for international journalists to the conflict zone. This decision follows similar actions by other countries like the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia, and Spain during the previous contest. Eurovision's director Martin Green said while he regrets Ireland’s withdrawal, he respects RTÉ's choice and acknowledges their significant contribution to the event over the years.

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“Both articles describe Ireland's decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for 2027 due to the situation in Gaza, citing the exact same date and context.”

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“Both articles report on Ireland's decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for 2027 due to the ongoing situation in Gaza, citing the same reasoning and involving the same other countries.”

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“Both articles report on Ireland's decision to boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation, citing ongoing issues in Gaza.”

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“Both articles report on Ireland's decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 due to the situation in Gaza, citing the same justification and date.”

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“Both articles describe RTÉ's decision to boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest due to the situation in Gaza, which is the second consecutive year of such a boycott.”

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“Both articles report Ireland's decision to boycott Eurovision 2027, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza as the reason.”

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“The articles describe different events: one is about Ireland's decision to boycott Eurovision 2027, while the other concerns athletes urging a soccer team boycott of matches against Israel.”

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"RTE feels that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk," the broadcaster said in a statement.

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RTE → boycott → Eurovision

Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, broadcaster RTE said on Thursday, citing the ongoing loss of life in Gaza. asserted

RTE → participate → Gaza

Ireland was one of five countries to not take part in the 2026 edition in protest at Israel's participation, with Iceland, Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain. asserted

Ireland → take → Iceland

Dutch public broadcaster AvroTros last month said it would boycott again in 2027. asserted

it → say → 2027

"RTE feels that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk," the broadcaster said in a statement. asserted

broadcaster → feel → statement

RTE said it would not take part in 2027 or broadcast the competition, which will be held in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas after they won for the first time in May. uncertain

they → say → May

RTE quoted Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green as saying that the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the event, regretted but respected RTE's decision. asserted

Union → quote → decision

"They remain a valued part of our family and will be missed," RTE reported Green as saying. asserted

RTE → remain → Green

Israel's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted

ministry → respond → comment

Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says

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