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RTÉ Leads Call to Exclude Israel from Eurovision 2025

5/10/2025

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RTÉ Seeks Eurovision Talks

Ireland's RTÉ is seeking talks with the European Broadcasting Union about Israel's role in Eurovision 2025, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates. Over 350 Irish film and TV producers, along with 72 former contestants, have rallied together, urging Israel's exclusion due to ethical concerns and demanding adherence to EBU policies.

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Nemo Advocates Exclusion

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo has passionately backed the movement to exclude Israel from the contest, arguing its actions clash with the core values of peace and unity that Eurovision embodies. This sentiment resonates with over 70 fellow artists. Nemo also condemned new regulations prohibiting non-national flags, including Pride flags, labeling the policy as "stupid."

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RTÉ Seeks Eurovision Talks

Ireland's RTÉ is seeking talks with the European Broadcasting Union about Israel's role in Eurovision 2025, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates. Over 350 Irish film and TV producers, along with 72 former contestants, have rallied together, urging Israel's exclusion due to ethical concerns and demanding adherence to EBU policies.

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