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Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final after performing ‘New Day Will Rise’
Israel’s Yuval Raphael advances to the grand final of the 2025 Eurovision following her performance in Thursday night’s ...
Israel’s 2025 Eurovision Singer Yuval Raphael Wants Anthem ‘New Day Will Rise’ to Send Her Message of Hope ‘All Over the World’
The singer's appearance in this year's contest has sparked pushback from protesters over Israel's inclusion in the contest.
Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the war in Gaza
Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest. The 24-year-old singer has done few ...
'Throat Slitting' Sign to Hamas Attack Survivor Raises Eurovision Concerns
During the ceremony, protesters waved Palestinian flags and held signs reading "No applause for genocide" and "Singing while ...
Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer and 7 October survivor representing Israel at Eurovision 2025
Yuval Raphael is the singer representing Israel at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Israel’s participation in Eurovision ...
Israeli Eurovision Singer Says She Has Been Rehearsing With Booing Sounds In Anticipation Of Backlash
Israel Eurovision Singer Yuval Raphael has been rehearsing with booing sounds, she was a survivor of the October 7 Hamas ...
'I spotted my friends from the bomb shelter': Yuval Raphael reacts to Eurovision semifinal
Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, Nova Festival survivor, Yuval Raphael, recounted how she saw friends in the audience who hid with her from Hamas terrorists in a shelter on October ...
Israel's Eurovision song lyrics explained as country faces calls to be banned from 2025 contest
Over 200 people protested in the host city of Basel on Wednesday (May 14), demanding an end to Israel's military offensive ...