In a notable protest against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, Ireland's national broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided to air the 1996 Father Ted episode A Song for Europe instead of the competition. This episode features characters Father Ted and Father Dougal performing a deliberately awful song, resulting in zero points. The decision has drawn criticism from Graham Linehan, one of the show's creators, who labeled it as antisemitic harassment and called for the resignation of RTÉ's director-general, Kevin Bakhurst. Conversely, some media outlets have praised the move as 'genius trolling.' RTÉ's boycott is part of a larger trend, with Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Iceland also opting out of the contest in Austria, each broadcasting alternative programming related to the theme of Palestine. The controversy surrounding the Eurovision voting process has intensified, particularly after Israeli singer Yuval Raphael received significant public support last year. The Father Ted episode is well-regarded for its humor and satirical take on Eurovision, reflecting Ireland's complex history with the contest.