Overview

• RTÉ said taking part alongside Israel would be unconscionable, citing civilian deaths in Gaza, the killing of journalists, restricted media access and the plight of hostages.
• Ireland’s final decision will follow the European Broadcasting Union’s ruling, with a penalty-free withdrawal window extended to December.
• Spain, Slovenia and Iceland have issued similar warnings or conditions, aligning broadcasters across Europe on the issue.
• Eurovision director Martin Green said the EBU is gathering members’ views on managing participation and geopolitical tensions ahead of next year’s contest in Vienna.
• Israel’s broadcaster KAN says the country is preparing to compete and insists it complies fully with contest rules, after recent contests drew large protests in Malmö and Basel.