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RTÉ Workers Rally Against Israel's Eurovision Participation

5/16/2025

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RTÉ workers, alongside Siptu members, passionately denounced Israel's involvement in Eurovision, calling it "whitewashing genocide." They rallied for the European Broadcasting Union to suspend Israel, voicing solidarity with the National Union of Journalists. Despite the outcry, RTÉ's director-general affirmed the broadcaster's commitment to the contest, highlighting the EBU's dedication to inclusivity.

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RTÉ workers, alongside Siptu members, passionately denounced Israel's involvement in Eurovision, calling it "whitewashing genocide." They rallied for the European Broadcasting Union to suspend Israel, voicing solidarity with the National Union of Journalists. Despite the outcry, RTÉ's director-general affirmed the broadcaster's commitment to the contest, highlighting the EBU's dedication to inclusivity.