Protests ahead of Israel’s Eurovision performance

This year's competition has been marred in calls for Israel to be withdrawn due to its ongoing war in Gaza against Palestinians.

Irish artists had also called directly on Bambie Thug to pull out of the contest.

Singer Mary Coughlan previously told Newstalk she didn't think "anybody with a conscience" could perform at this year's event.

"I would myself have the respect of my peers and other artists rather than to go on some television programme that is largely viewed as entertainment," she said.

"It is political now; it was made political when they removed Russia in 2022 [for its invasion of Ukraine]."

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