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Israel’s Eurovision participation - will they be kicked?

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is being debated at a two-day meeting of me...

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17.23 4 Dec 2025


Israel’s Eurovision participation - will they be kicked?


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Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is being debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva, which started today.

Eurovision could vote on Israel’s involvement as more countries threaten to boycott next year’s event in Austria.

It’s crunch time for the Eurovision Song Contest - can it survive?

Joining Ciara to discuss is Zoe Lawlor, Chair of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Frank Dermody, President of Ireland’s Eurovision Fan Club.


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