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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

Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final after performance amid protests and tension

Israeli contestant navigates protests, jeers and clashes during her Eurovision 2025 semi-final performance but earns applause for her emotional rendition of New Day Will Rise

Ran Boker, Raz Shecknik, Basel | 05.16.25

'Just being here is a victory': Yuval Raphael’s moment of truth

Eurovision 2025’s Israeli representative Yuval Raphael tells Ynet about her trauma from the Nova massacre, facing pro-Palestinian protests in Basel, and her resolve to bring honor to her country

Raz Shechnik, Basel | 05.15.25

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

Azerbaijan’s Jewish contestant stands by Yuval Raphael ahead of Eurovision semi-finals

Assaf Mishayev voices support for Israeli representative before the semi-finals; expressing empathy and encouragement, Mishayev emphasizes unity through music, wishing Raphael success while modestly inviting Israeli viewers to vote for him if they choose

Ran Boker, Basel | 05.13.25

יובל רפאל במצעד המשלחות של אירוויזיון 2025

Israeli delegation limits Yuval Raphael’s media time after hostile reception in Basel

Protests and threats at Eurovision opening prompt Israeli team to restrict contestant's media appearances, aiming to protect her focus and safety ahead of competition

Ran Boker | 05.12.25

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

Protester threatens slaughter as Yuval Raphael walks Eurovision Song Contest carpet with bodyguard | Watch

Kan Public Broadcasting logs a complaint with local police; Israeli delegation joins other participants on the turquoise carpet parade, met with Palestinian flags and anti-Israel protest signs in the crowd

Raz Shechnik, Raz Boker | 05.11.25

$Yuval Raphael completes second rehearsal ahead of Eurovision semi-final (Photo: Alma Bengtsson \ EBU)$

'We are ready': Yuval Raphael wraps second rehearsal ahead of Eurovision semi-final

Israeli delegation expresses satisfaction with contestant’s performance, noting slight changes in camera angles; pyrotechnics added for number’s climax, according to public broadcaster Kan

Ran Boker | 05.09.25

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

This is what it will look like when Israel takes the stage at Eurovision 2025

Chandelier, pyrotechnics and a lavish gown: The European Broadcasting Union releases first images of Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 Eurovision entrant, on stage in Basel

Ran Boker | 05.07.25

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

Yuval Raphael holds first Eurovision rehearsal in Basel - with nod to Theodor Herzl

Rehearsal featured stunning performance of 'New Day Will Rise,' with powerful stage setup including a massive chandelier; the Israeli delegation praised her emotional and professional delivery

Ran Boker | 05.06.25

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