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Yuval Raphael, a Hamas attack survivor, is representing Israel at Eurovision
The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, "New Day Will Rise." Israel's Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.
Israel Eurovision singer jeered at amid ban calls - but they sail through to grand final
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entry Yuval Raphael was met with boos as she performed at the semi-finals amid calls for the ...
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6 things you didn’t know about Israel at Eurovision 2025
Yuval Raphael will represent the country this year in a stage performance set to become one of the most impressive for the ...
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.
Will Israel be competing in Eurovision 2025 and what has Ireland said?
As fans prepare for the annual European Song Contest - which is being hosted in St Jakobshalle, Basel - many have been ...
The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first
Eurovision is catty, competitive and eternally controversial. It’s ridiculous, as seasoned fans will attest. Here’s how we ...
Eurovision 2025—Thousands of cultural workers, music fans condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Thousands of musicians, artists and music industry professionals, including many past participants in the European Song ...
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Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa unexpectedly pulls out of Eurovision role as show braces for Israel protests
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has unexpectedly pulled out of presenting the UK jury vote during the Eurovision Song Contest ...