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Israel moves ahead with plans to select Eurovision contestant despite uncertainty

Despite uncertainty over Israel’s Eurovision participation, Kan will again select the country’s contestant via 'The Next Star'; If Israel is disqualified in a November EBU vote, the show’s winner will receive a different, yet-to-be-decided prize

Ran Boker | 09.30.25

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 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

Austria’s Eurovision winner walks back call to ban Israel from competition

JJ backtracks after criticizing Israel’s participation, saying his comments were misunderstood and reaffirming opposition to violence against civilians amid backlash over his earlier remarks and voting system concerns

Ran Boker | 05.22.25

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 | 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 | 05.21.25

Shady Shae opens up about supporting Yuval Raphael: 'She is a beacon of Light'

In an emotional interview, viral content creator says Israeli contestant’s Eurovision message of hope deeply moved him, slams backlash as 'antisemitic'; 'Imagine surviving a massacre and still being booed—she sang from the soul'

Ynetnews | 05.19.25

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 | 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

Roy Rubinstein | 05.18.25

Eurovision vote reflects public’s growing disillusionment with Palestinian narrative

Opinion: Despite protests and officials' posturing, average person sees reality differently: violent, indiscriminate antisemitism against Jews and Israelis by radical Islamists and far left

Zeev Avrahami | 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

Israel's Yuval Raphael clinches second place at Eurovision final in Basel

Public vote delivers a dramatic boost, awarding Raphael 297 points—more than any other country in the audience tally; Austria’s JJ wins contest with 436 points for Wasted Love

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Basel | 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 עם דגל ישראל בחזרה הגנרלית לאירוויזיון

Applause outweighs boos during Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision jury rehearsal performance

Despite boos during Israel’s performance, many in the crowd responded with loud applause; 'If the juries don’t award this performance, it’s simply not about the truth,' says director Yoav Tzafir

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik | 05.16.25