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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

Iceland calls to expel Israel from Eurovision for 'war crimes, ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

Comments by Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgardur Kathrin Gonnarsdottir join those of Slovenia and Spain, who also called on European Broadcasting Union to take similar action

Ran Boker | 04.25.25

Israel unveils its song for Eurovision 2025: Watch

New Day Will Rise (Yom Hadash Yafzia) will be performed by Yuval Raphael, on October 7 was in a protected shelter and had to play dead to hide from Hamas terrorists

Ran Boker | 03.09.25

Israel’s Eurovision entry officially approved, ending uncertainty

The European Broadcasting Union has finally notified the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation that it has approved the song 'New Day Will Rise,' confirming Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest; The video will premiere on Sunday

Ran Boker | 03.06.25

'The White Lotus' spotlights Israeli Eurovision classic

A Thai rendition of 'A-Ba-Ni-Bi' appears in the fourth episode of the HBO series; Hirsch, surprised by the cover’s inclusion, revealed she granted permission for its use but had never heard this version before

Smadar Shiloni | 02.18.25

Israeli musicians protest Eurovision song selection, alleging conflict of interest

Critics argue song written by Keren Peles should be disqualified due to her involvement in selecting Israel’s Eurovision representative; Kan Broadcasting dismisses allegations, says selection was unanimous

Ran Boker | 02.09.25

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