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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

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 ביצוע בחצי גמר אירוויזיון 2025

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 05.12.25

Ireland appeals to Eurovision to discuss kicking Israel out: 'Shocked by what is happening in Gaza'

The European Broadcasting Union has already officially clarified that Israel meets the criteria for participation in the song contest, but the Director General of the Irish Broadcasting Authority submitted a request for a hearing on the matter

Ran Boker | 05.08.25

A winged vision in black: The story behind Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision outfit

Yuval Raphael stuns in a winged black jumpsuit by Victor Bellaish, blending fashion and symbolism ahead of her Eurovision performance, with styling by Sivan Himi and custom bird-inspired jewelry by Keren Wolf representing strength and rebirth

Itay Yaacov | 05.07.25

Dozens of past Eurovision stars demand Israel’s removal from 2025 contest

Seventy-two former Eurovision contestants, including past winners, have signed a letter urging the EBU to ban Israel from the 2025 contest, accusing its public broadcaster of complicity in 'genocide' and calling for an end to 'double standards'

Ran Boker | 05.06.25

Yuval Raphael takes off for Eurovision in Switzerland: 'We’re coming to win no matter what'

Israel's representative to the international song competition and all members of the delegation, arrived at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of their departure to Basel, where Eurovision 2025 is being held;'Just being there is already a victory, that I have the privilege to do this'

Omer Tessel | 05.05.25

Eden Golan to announce Israel’s Eurovision points in final

Golan, who finished in fifth place with the song 'Hurricane' in 2024, will present the Israeli jury’s score to viewers across Europe during the final on May 17

Ran Boker | 04.27.25

לוגו אירוויזיון 2025, שיתקיים בבזל, שווייץ

Eurovision revises flag policy, allowing Palestinian flags in audience

After regulation change, organizers say any flag legal in host Switzerland will be allowed in the audience but not on stage or in the green room

Ran Boker | 04.26.25

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