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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 | 01.23.25

לוגו אירוויזיון 2025, שיתקיים בבזל, שווייץ

'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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 05.26.24

Eurovision had 163 million viewers despite call for boycott

European Broadcasting Union reveals ratings for the song competition, which show its viewership remained high throughout the event despite attempts to boycott it due to Israel's participation

Ran Boker | 05.23.24

Lebanese singer performs cover to 'Hurricane': 'felt I had to support Eden Golan'

Carine Bassili, who grew up in Lebanon and now lives in the United States, decided to perform a cover of the Israeli Eurovision song as an act of support against the bullying Eden Golan experienced in Malmö

Alexandra Lukash, Lior Ben Ari | 05.15.24

Operation Hurricane: Shin Bet reveals details on Eurovision security detail

Israeli government agency says the security operation in Malmo, Sweden was one of the largest and most complex the unit has ever completed

Ran Boker | 05.14.24

Eden Golan says back home with head held high

Herzog calls Israeli singer while on flight home to hail her fortitude in the face of anti-Israel demonstrations from audiences and performers at the Eurovision Song Contest

Zeev Avrahami, Malmo, Itamar Eichner, Raz Shechnik | 05.12.24

עדן גולן ונמו, נציג.ת שווייץ באירוויזיון 2024

Switzerland wins Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Israel ranks 5th

Swiss rapper Nemo carries competition with The Code; Israel's Eden Golan second in popular vote, just behind Croatia; despite public support, harsh jury votes kept her from contending for top prize

Raz Shechnik, Malmo, Omer Tessel, Aya Chajut | 05.12.24

גמר אירווזיון 2024 ישראל: עדן גולן - "הוריקן"

'I can't believe it's over': Eden Golan rocks Eurovision stage with stirring performance

Despite facing boos and jeers from anti-Israeli audience members, Israeli contestant delivers strong performance on Europe's biggest stage; after her emotional rendition of Hurricane, singer leaves stage in tears

Raz Shechnik, Malmö, Omer Tessel, Aya Chajut | 05.11.24

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