Reports have circulated that RTÉ may pull Ireland out of the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate, but the broadcaster has not issued any official statement confirming such a move. In recent months, RTÉ has faced growing pressure to distance itself from Eurovision due to Israel's invovlement in both the song contest and the ongoing war in Gaza. RTÉ’s Director General Kevin Bakhurst has acknowledged the seriousness of these concerns and requested discussions with the European Broadcasting Union, which oversees Eurovision, about Israel’s inclusion. At the same time, he has previously said that RTÉ will not unilaterally withdraw, stressing that the situation is complicated and that Eurovision rules limit what member broadcasters can do without collective agreement. For now, despite tabloid claims that Ireland will definitively withdraw in 2026 if Israel performs, no verified decision has been announced.