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Eurovision vote reflects public’s growing disillusionment with Palestinian narrative

Opinion: Despite protests and officials' posturing, average person sees reality differently: violent, indiscriminate antisemitism against Jews and Israelis by radical Islamists and far left

Zeev Avrahami | 05.18.25

Israel's Yuval Raphael clinches second place at Eurovision final in Basel

Public vote delivers a dramatic boost, awarding Raphael 297 points—more than any other country in the audience tally; Austria’s JJ wins contest with 436 points for Wasted Love

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Basel | 05.18.25

Amid jeers, a stunning performance and applause for Yuval Raphael, who shouted: 'Am Yisrael Chai!' | Watch

Raphael performed fourth out of 26 countries competing, with her song New Day Will Rise, which is ranked seventh in betting odds; anti-Israel protests break out outside venue

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Basel | 05.17.25

Gal Gadot to Yuval Raphael ahead of Eurovision final: 'You've already won, you're a hero'

In video call, Gadot calls Raphael 'stunning, sweet, a champion, a hero,' telling her, 'You’ve already won — now it’s just about enjoying the moment'

Ran Boker, Basel | 05.17.25

יובל רפאל עם דגל ישראל בחזרה הגנרלית לאירוויזיון

Applause outweighs boos during Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision jury rehearsal performance

Despite boos during Israel’s performance, many in the crowd responded with loud applause; 'If the juries don’t award this performance, it’s simply not about the truth,' says director Yoav Tzafir

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik | 05.16.25

Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final after performance amid protests and tension

Israeli contestant navigates protests, jeers and clashes during her Eurovision 2025 semi-final performance but earns applause for her emotional rendition of New Day Will Rise

Ran Boker, Raz Shecknik, Basel | 05.16.25

'Just being here is a victory': Yuval Raphael’s moment of truth

Eurovision 2025’s Israeli representative Yuval Raphael tells Ynet about her trauma from the Nova massacre, facing pro-Palestinian protests in Basel, and her resolve to bring honor to her country

Raz Shechnik, Basel | 05.15.25

Yuval Raphael takes the stage to applause in first public Eurovision performance | Watch

Israeli contestant receives an enthusiastic response during her first live rehearsal of New Day Will Rise in Basel ahead of second semi-final

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Basel | 05.15.25

Israeli officials ramp up security plans for Eurovision 2025

Knesset committee intensifies pressure on security agencies to implement real-time threat tracking, mandatory emergency alerts and expanded diplomatic oversight for Israeli participants at Eurovision 2025 using lessons learned from Amsterdam soccer match assaults

Sivan Hilaie | 05.14.25

Belgian TV shows anti-Israeli video during Eurovision semi-finals

Belgium's public broadcaster VRT's clip emphasizes Palestinian voices supposedly being excluded from Eurovision to air as long as Israel participates

Ran Boker, Basel | 05.14.25

Azerbaijan’s Jewish contestant stands by Yuval Raphael ahead of Eurovision semi-finals

Assaf Mishayev voices support for Israeli representative before the semi-finals; expressing empathy and encouragement, Mishayev emphasizes unity through music, wishing Raphael success while modestly inviting Israeli viewers to vote for him if they choose

Ran Boker, Basel | 05.13.25

יובל רפאל במצעד המשלחות של אירוויזיון 2025

Israeli delegation limits Yuval Raphael’s media time after hostile reception in Basel

Protests and threats at Eurovision opening prompt Israeli team to restrict contestant's media appearances, aiming to protect her focus and safety ahead of competition

Ran Boker | 05.12.25

Eurovision drives Basel hotel prices sky-high, data shows

Eurovision 2025’s Basel showdown marks a 139% spike in average accommodation prices during the event week, driven by premium listings charging over €67,000 for a loft

Ynet | 05.11.25

Protester threatens slaughter as Yuval Raphael walks Eurovision Song Contest carpet with bodyguard | Watch

Kan Public Broadcasting logs a complaint with local police; Israeli delegation joins other participants on the turquoise carpet parade, met with Palestinian flags and anti-Israel protest signs in the crowd

Raz Shechnik, Raz Boker | 05.11.25

$Yuval Raphael completes second rehearsal ahead of Eurovision semi-final (Photo: Alma Bengtsson \ EBU)$

'We are ready': Yuval Raphael wraps second rehearsal ahead of Eurovision semi-final

Israeli delegation expresses satisfaction with contestant’s performance, noting slight changes in camera angles; pyrotechnics added for number’s climax, according to public broadcaster Kan

Ran Boker | 05.09.25

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