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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

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

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

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 finals 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

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

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

‘Fauda’ to film scenes with ‘terrorists,' pick-ups near Gaza border; residents outrage

Border region residents say decision to shoot scenes simulating October 7 massacre near their homes is insensitive and potentially traumatic, despite assurances filming will be limited and non-disruptive

Ran Boker | 05.11.25

Israeli musician Mosh Ben-Ari rushed to hospital after heart condition

Singer, 52, is resting in the hospital following a cardiac catheterization procedure, forcing him to delay upcoming shows; sources say his condition is stable

Ran Boker | 05.10.25

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

'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

Warning to Israeli, Jewish travelers: Eurovision is 'target for threats and attacks by terrorist elements'

National Security Council says protests in Basel will have 'particular focus on Israeli attendees or the Israeli delegation'; advises against attending large gatherings associated with Israel that are not secured

Ran Boker | 05.08.25

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