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From trauma to triumph: Yuval Raphael’s emotional Eurovision journey—with fellow October 7 survivors

Shortly after surviving the October 7 massacre, Yuval Raphael was invited to audition, but psychologists ruled it was too soon; since then, she has become an advocate, spoken at the UN and now heads to Eurovision—joined by the friends who survived with her

Ran Boker | 03.15.25

Nova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025

Raphael, 24, named Israel’s representative for song contest in Basel, Switzerland, this May after winning finale of The Next Star for Eurovision

Ran Boker | 01.23.25

צ'וגן קולקשן (The Tschuggen Collection) בעיירת הסקי השוויצרית ארוזה

Israeli businessman alleges family ejected from Swiss hotel in frigid night due to antisemitism

3 police officers oversee late-night eviction of Yaniv Bender and his family, including 3 children, from Swiss luxury hotel; Bender claims antisemitism, saying manager admitted to targeting them for being Jewish; hotel denies

Itamar Eichner | 01.17.25

Elbit drone sale to Switzerland faces delays, technical failures

Switzerland’s $256 million drone deal with Elbit Systems faces delays, technical failures, and escalating costs; Despite promises of advanced technology, autonomous flight amid challenging Swiss terrain remain unresolved; Swiss doubt feasibility, value

Daniel Bettini | 01.05.25

לוגו אירוויזיון 2025, שיתקיים בבזל, שווייץ

'No politics' rules to be enforced for upcoming Eurovision song contest

Following last year’s disqualification of Israel’s Eurovision entry and Eden Golan's somewhat contentious participation, the European Broadcasting Union has banned political statements by songwriters; Israel’s 2025 song selection process now emphasizes adherence to these rules while requiring songs to include at least two lines in Hebrew

Ran Boker | 12.30.24

צבע אדום מחוץ להופעתה של עדן גולן בשווייץ

Masked protesters splash red paint at entrance to Eden Golan concert in Switzerland

Israeli singer Eden Golan was invited to perform at a major fundraising event, but outside the venue pro-Palestinian protesters caused a disruption, spilling large amounts of red paint meant to resemble blood and scattering flyers with anti-Israeli messages

Daniel Bettini | 11.26.24

צרפת רצח סטודנטית בת 19 על ידי מהגר ב פריז

Moroccan immigrant, previously slated for deportation, murders 19-year-old in Paris

The body of a 19-year-old student was located in the woods near her dorm and, following a manhunt, the suspect was apprehended in Switzerland, a Moroccan immigrant with a previous rape charge on his record, Incident has sparked debate in France about immigration and enforcement policy

ynet correspondents, Reuters | 09.26.24

Switzerland ranked best country in the world, Israel falls due to war

According to the survey by U.S. News & World Report and the University of Pennsylvania, which included 17,000 respondents, Israel dropped 10 spots, landing at its lowest ranking ever at 46th

Ynet | 09.10.24

Haredi man attacked in suspected hate crime in Switzerland

Victim, 19, says was touring Davos when 2 men approached him and proceeded to strike him while shouting 'free Palestine'

Itamar Eichner | 08.25.24

שוטרים שומרים על בית הכנסת בציריך, שוויץ

Security guards foil attempted arson at Zurich synagogue

Swiss man with reported mental health issues was seen pouring gasoline outside the Agudas Achim Synagogue before fleeing the scene; He was later arrested

Itamar Eichner | 08.11.24

רפעת אל אסד דודו של בשאר אסד נידון למאסר ב צרפת

Switzerland to try Assad's uncle for crimes against humanity

Attorney General's office says al-Assad charged for ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments, and illegal detentions in February 1982 when he was commander of troops in the western city of Hama

Reuters | 03.12.24

Zurich terrorist swore allegiance to ISIS

Teen with Tunisian roots posts clip announcing intention of killing Jews and hunting other infidels; terrorism experts say he likely received guidance or assistance before launching attack

Daniel Bettini | 03.05.24

Zurich stabbing attack awakens Swiss Jews to imminent terror threat

Muslim teen's stabbing of Jew in Zurich prompts heightened security at Jewish sites and condemnation from Muslim communities in solidarity; victim's condition serious but stable

Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Sharon Kidon | 03.04.24

Haredi stabbed by Muslim teen in Zurich

Swiss police say investigating motive of attack after the victim and perpetrator had been in dispute; Jewish community leader says attacks of this nature are rare but increasing since war began

Itamar Eichner, Tamar Sebok | 03.03.24

אלן סורל פעיל ימין קיצוני שווייצרי-צרפתי בבית משפט ב לוזאן שווייץ

Holocaust denier who called journalist a 'fat lesbian' sentenced to prison

Swiss LGBTQ+ rights groups hail 60-day sentence for Alain Soral, who has already been sentenced to prison in France for denying the Holocaust and founded an 'anti-Zionist' party with the antisemitic comedian Dieudonne

Ynet and agencies | 10.03.23

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