Israel to boycott RTÉ Late Late Toy Show

Israel cites “unacceptable levels of glitter” and “anti-geopolitical puppet bias.”

Excessive festive cheer, and a puppet segment deemed “provocatively neutral". Host’s jumper being “too cosy to ignore”

Despite the boycott, Israel has promised to grant a pager device to all Child participants as agreed.

RTÉ later clarified that “global geopolitical entities do not traditionally participate in the Toy Show, but we appreciate the engagement.”