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יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Israeli broadcaster vows to stay in Eurovision despite mounting boycott threats
Kan CEO Golan Yochpaz rebuffs threats to bar Israel from song contest, noting the country has been one of contest’s most successful participants since broadcaster’s founding
Ran Boker | 09.15.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Unofficial proposals to resolve Israel’s Eurovision standoff include pullout or neutral flag
A vote is scheduled for December in Geneva, where Eurovision’s governing body is expected to discuss whether Israel will be allowed to participate in the 2026 contest
Ran Boker | 09.14.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Pressure mounting to oust: Netherlands says it will boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
Pressure mounts on the European Broadcasting Union as the Netherlands becomes the third country to officially announce a boycott over Israel’s planned Eurovision entry, following Ireland and Slovenia, ahead of a key December decision
Ran Boker | 09.12.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Eurovision 2026: Withdrawal of countries without sanction extended until decision on Israel's participation
European officials working with the European Broadcasting Union told Ynet that member states will be given the option to withdraw from the competition without penalty when a decision is made on Israel's participation in the competition - which will be made in the winter 
Ran Boker | 09.01.25
אוסטריה וינה
Vienna to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Austrian capital, which previously hosted the world's biggest talent show in 1967 and 2015, was chosen over Innsbruck, in Tyrol, the only other city in the running
Ynetnews | 08.20.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Israel narrowly avoids Eurovision suspension: 'If war drags on, staying in will be difficult'
At a tense EBU meeting in London no vote was held on Israel’s expulsion from Eurovision, offering a temporary victory—despite mounting pressure from countries like Iceland and Slovenia and warnings about future participation
Ran Boker | 07.03.25
יובל רפאל, ג'יי ג'יי
Austria’s Eurovision winner walks back call to ban Israel from competition
JJ backtracks after criticizing Israel’s participation, saying his comments were misunderstood and reaffirming opposition to violence against civilians amid backlash over his earlier remarks and voting system concerns
Ran Boker | 05.22.25
יובל רפאל, ג'יי ג'יי
Eurovision winner JJ: 'I hope next year would be without Israel'
Austrian singer, who won with Wasted Love, calls Israel’s presence in contest 'disappointing,' urges changes to the televoting system and says he was stopped from displaying a pride flag onstage
Ran Boker | 05.22.25
יובל רפאל וראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו
'You moved an entire nation': Netanyahu calls to congratulate Eurovision star Yuval Raphael
Delayed phone call draws attention, particularly after a segment featuring the performance’s director, Yoav Tzafir, was omitted from the official video released by the Prime Minister’s Office
Ran Boker | 05.21.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Eurovision director denies claims of vote rigging for Israel
Facing criticism from broadcasters in Spain and Belgium, contest officials defend televoting system after Israeli entry places second in final
Ynet | 05.20.25
Shady Shae opens up about supporting Yuval Raphael: 'She is a beacon of Light'
In an emotional interview, viral content creator says Israeli contestant’s Eurovision message of hope deeply moved him, slams backlash as 'antisemitic'; 'Imagine surviving a massacre and still being booed—she sang from the soul'
Ynetnews | 05.19.25
יובל רפאל ופדרו סנצ'ס
Spain’s PM calls for Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision over Gaza war
Pedro Sanchez compares Israel’s participation to Russia’s Eurovision ban, urges artists to take a stand and calls for UN action on Gaza aid access
News agencies | 05.19.25
יובל רפאל בנתב"ג לאחר האירוויזיון
Yuval Raphael lands in Israel after Eurovision triumph: ‘No true victory without hostages’
The Israeli singer and survivor of the Nova music festival massacre finished second at the final in Basel with an emotional and powerful performance of New Day Will Rise
Roy Rubinstein | 05.18.25
יובל רפאל מישראל באירוויזיון, 2025
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
יובל רפאל אירוויזיון 2025 ביצוע גמר
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
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