Just days before the official unveiling of the music video for 'New Day Will Rise,' the entry of Yuval Raphael, Israel's representative for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) formally notified Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan, that its entry had been approved, confirming Israel’s participation in this year's Eurovision.
The music video for 'New Day Will Rise,' written by Keren Peles, has already been filmed, and the EBU’s final approval puts an end to the uncertainty surrounding Israel’s entry. Raphael is now set to take the stage in Switzerland on May 15 with the song.
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Yuval Raphael, Israel's representative for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
(Photo: Tal Givoni, courtesy of Kan 11)
The track, which includes verses from the biblical Song of Songs - such as "Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers sweep it away” - was approved in Europe weeks ago but sparked internal controversy in Israel. Dozens of artists challenged the song selection process, threatening legal action. However, the dispute was resolved after Kan’s management engaged in open dialogue with them, ultimately agreeing to consider their input in future selection processes.
The song and its music video will be officially revealed in a special Kan broadcast on Sunday, featuring Yuval Raphael, who secured her spot in Eurovision by winning the reality competition "The Next Star for Eurovision."