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יובל רפאל בגמר אירוויזיון 2025
Spain makes it official: It will boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
A week before crucial debate on Israel's participation, Spain says it will boycott the event unless Israel is kicked out, and says Israel 'systematically violated the contest’s rules and used them for political purposes while other countries are punished for same behavior'
Ran Boker | 11.28.25
ג'יי ג'יי חוגג את הזכייה באירוויזיון
Eurovision host Austria backs Israel's participation at what it hopes will be record event
Five countries - the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland and Spain  - have said they will boycott the 70th song contest in Vienna or consider not taking part if Israel does; Issue will be discussed next month at annual meeting of the European Broadcasting Union 
Reuters | 11.18.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
EBU cancels vote to expel Israel from Eurovision after Gaza ceasefire
It is possible that this is the organization’s way of backing down—perhaps due to the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, or possibly in response to the German chancellor’s warning that his country would withdraw if Israel were expelled
Ran Boker | 10.13.25
יובל רפאל בגמר אירוויזיון 2025
Israel’s Eurovision future in jeopardy as EBU sets November vote
The EBU clarified that only a simple majority is needed to block Israel from Eurovision 2026, not the 75% Kan had expected; Israel’s broadcaster warned the move politicizes the contest and risks sidelining one of its most successful participants
Ran Boker | 09.26.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Will Israel compete at the Eurovision? The high-stakes battle over music and diplomacy
Israel’s Eurovision fate nears decision: Germany and Austria weigh in, the president forms a special team, ex-official blames Netanyahu, Eden Golan vows to perform 'only with our flag'
Ran Boker | 09.24.25
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
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 אחרי שסחפה את אירופה וזכתה במקום השני באירוויזיון
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 | 05.23.25
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
יובל רפאל מישראל באירוויזיון, 2025
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 | 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
Dutch protester blocked from reaching Yuval Raphael on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest finals
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 | 05.18.25
יובל רפאל אירוויזיון 2025 ביצוע גמר
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
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