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Eurovision Song Contest
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
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07.03.25
Eurovision defends Israel’s second-place finish amid voting fraud allegations
Contest director outlines anti-fraud measures and diaspora voting patterns after Yuval Raphael's strong showing sparks controversy
Ran Boker
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05.23.25
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
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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
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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
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05.20.25
Yuval Raphael to perform at concert honoring Nova festival survivors
The singer, survivor of the Oct. 7 massacre herself, will perform in a Tel Aviv concert titled We Will Dance Again – Together, with all proceeds benefiting survivors and bereaved families
Ran Boker
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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
Roi Rubinstein
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05.18.25
Dutch protesters try to reach Yuval Raphael on stage during Eurovision final | Watch
The protesters shout 'free Palestine' as they attempt to reach the stage as the Israeli performer begins her song, spraying paint on the audience before being overpowered by security and shin Bet agents
Ran Boker
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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
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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
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05.17.25
Eurovision Song Contest producers may be harming Raphael's chances
Members of the Israeli delegation say by scheduling the Israeli singer to appear fourth during the final competition on Saturday, she is statistically less likely to win
Ran Boker
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05.16.25
Palestinians flags and boos for Yuval Raphael
In the final rehearsal before the Eurovision semi-final where Israel will compete to advance to the final, Yuval Raphael faced boos from the audience; But there was also applause; 'Thank you Europe, I love you' she said at the end of the performance
Ran Boker and Raz Shechnik in Basel
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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
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05.15.25
Yuval Raphael shares story of survival ahead of Eurovision contest
Singer sits down with BBC, where terms like murder and terrorism are avoided when describing the Hamas massacre of October 7; She describes her ordeal and insists that despite calls to keep Israel out of the contest, she is proud to represent her country
Ran Boker
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05.14.25
Eurovision song writer: 'There has never been such a widespread backlash against Israel'
Singer-songwriter Keren Peles is putting song contest storm behind her and focusing on one thing - Israeli representative Yuval Raphael; 'She has already defeated the bitterest of enemies. It’s a privilege that she is representing our country'
Raz Shechnik, Basel
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05.12.25
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