Egypt and world politics brief
Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing deaths in Gaza
✦Key takeaways
- Ireland will boycott Eurovision for a second consecutive year over what its national broadcaster called the ongoing “appalling” killing in Gaza.
- Ireland was among five countries that refused to participate this year in protest against Israel’s participation.
- The boycott will extend to the 2027 contest.
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