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Eurovision
Israel's Eurovision pick challenged in court
Creators opposing the selection of a song by Keren Peles claim conflicts of interest and demand a new selection process; legal action against Kan Broadcasting Corporation threatens to derail Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest
Ran Boker
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02.16.25
This is the Jewish singer who will represent a Muslim country at Eurovision 2025
Asaf (Sefael) Mishiyev of Muslim-majority Azerbaijan tells Ynet he's learned Hebrew and went to Jewish school in the country; He can't wait to meet Israel's Yuval Raphael at the contest in Switzerland
Itamar Eichner
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02.12.25
Eurovision is not just about music: 'It's also about money. A lot of money'
After 20+ artists oppose Eurovision selection over conflict-of-interest claims, Ynet learns financial motives at play; 'Eurovision hit can generate hundreds of thousands of shekels,' sources say; broadcaster insists process was fair
Ran Boker
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02.09.25
Israeli musicians protest Eurovision song selection, alleging conflict of interest
Critics argue song written by Keren Peles should be disqualified due to her involvement in selecting Israel’s Eurovision representative; Kan Broadcasting dismisses allegations, says selection was unanimous
Ran Boker
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02.09.25
Hurricane of Love: Eden Golan has a boyfriend
Israel's Eurovision 2024 representative is in a relationship that she has kept secret until now. Who is the lucky one, and why the discretion?
Bar Zaga
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01.27.25
'I imagined the girls murdered at Nova,' Israel's Eurovision pick, massacre survivor says
Yuval Raphael says she's willing to pay the mental price of representing Israel on the international stage amid war; says images in her mind's eye of the victims dancing with her, painful
Ran Boker
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01.23.25
Nova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025
Raphael, 24, named Israel’s representative for song contest in Basel, Switzerland, this May after winning finale of The Next Star for Eurovision
Ran Boker
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01.23.25
'No politics' rules to be enforced for upcoming Eurovision song contest
Following last year’s disqualification of Israel’s Eurovision entry and Eden Golan's somewhat contentious participation, the European Broadcasting Union has banned political statements by songwriters; Israel’s 2025 song selection process now emphasizes adherence to these rules while requiring songs to include at least two lines in Hebrew
Ran Boker
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12.30.24
Slovenian broadcaster calls for Israel to be barred from Eurovision 2025
Slovenia's public broadcaster sends official letter to European Broadcasting Union, calling for Israel to be disqualified from next year's edition, aligning with series of recent anti-Israel actions by Slovenian government
Ran Boker
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12.21.24
Netta Barzilai on brother's Asperger syndrome : 'Couldn’t be prouder to be his sister'
Israeli pop star Netta Barzilai shares social media post about her brother Ron, a gifted musician who is on the autism spectrum, encouraging accessibility and awareness; The two collaborated musically, spotlighting inclusion and disability advocacy through their work
Yoni Froim
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12.03.24
Eden Golan: Representing Israel was 'an incredible, meaningful, powerful moment'
Israeli pop star opens up to ABC about significance of representing Israel at Eurovision, reflecting on how growing up abroad and diving into show business pushed her to 'grow older than I should be'
Ran Boker
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11.13.24
Hasidic singer Shulem records original version of Israel's Eurovision entry 'October Rain'
Shulem Lemmer, a Belz Hasid from New Jersey known by the stage name Shulem, released a surprising performance of the song 'October Rain' - the original version of the song 'Hurricane'; In the clip, he appears at the commemoration site in the Re'im parking lot, where the Nova festival massacre took place: 'Music is a bridge'
Shilo Freid
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09.19.24
Eden Golan forced to disguise appearance during Eurovision, for safety
Singer reveals she had to wear a wig and glasses to alter her appearance, to avoid possible danger as pro-Palestinian protests spread in Malmö
Ran Boker
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07.11.24
Israeli Eurovision star Eden Golan involved in car accident
Hurricane singer says drove down narrow street when steering wheel malfunction made her lose control of her vehicle
Bar Zaga
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07.02.24
Eden Golan primed to be the new face of Israeli fashion powerhouse
FOX, one of Israel's top fashion brands, has been searching for a new face, and it looks like it's close to finalizing a deal with the Eurovision star
Bar Zaga
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05.26.24
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