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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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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