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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.
'I've practised being booed', Israel's Eurovision entry who survived Hamas attack tells BBC
Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win".
Israel's Eurovision contender says she is 'mentally prepared' despite protests
Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns surrounding Israel's participation in the competition, but was "focusing on the love" shown by global fans.
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 is controversial due to its ongoing war on Gaza, in a conflict that Palestinian health authorities say has killed more than 52,800 people.
Israel's Eurovision entrant on preparing for booing
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Eurovision’s Israel contestant Yuval Raphael ‘expecting’ booing during this year's competition
The expectation of backlash during this year's set comes following calls to have Israel and the country’s national broadcaster KAN banned from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
'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 Gaza burns," a sign of frustration that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) allowed Israel to participate in the competition.
Can Eurovision Avoid Politics in Neutral Switzerland?
The competition is run by an opaque Swiss organization that wants to sidestep controversies that could spoil the fun.
Eurovision Song Contest: Former Entrants Call on Organizers to Ban Israel and Broadcaster Kan
Ahead of this year's contest, more than 70 former contestants signed an open letter condemning the war in Gaza and demanding that Israel be banned, just like Russia was.
Israeli Eurovision Singer Says She Has Been Rehearsing With Booing Sounds In Anticipation Of Backlash
The Israeli Eurovision entrant, a survivor of the October 7 Hamas attack, has said she has been rehearsing her song with booing sounds in anticipation of backlash this weekend. Yuval Raphael, who last attended a major music event on that fateful day in October 2023,
UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday react to backlash over Israel's inclusion in contest
UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday react to backlash over Israel's inclusion in contest - The trio, who are representing the UK with their upbeat track What The Hell Just Happened?, also discussed
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