Following last night’s report, Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative, has been added to the Eurovision 2025 contestants’ Instagram group! Who are the representatives that Yuval is already in contact with?

Yesterday, a surprising detail about Eurovision 2025 participants has emerged. According to Australia’s representative, Go-Jo, a group chat was created among this year’s contestants. Participants are chatting via Instagram and have even shared personal introduction photos. Some of these conversations leaked online, sparking considerable curiosity among fans.

Listen to the Israel’s Eurovision 2025 song, performed by Yuval Raphael:

End of a Boycott or Just a Misunderstanding?

After the Eurovision news site Eurovisionfun has exclusively revealed yesterday that Israel’s representative, Yuval Raphael, had been left out of the Eurovision contestants’ Instagram group, Yuval was added to the group. The group’s admin, Denmark’s Sissal, was informed about the uproar surrounding the group and its members.

This development comes as a relief, especially considering that last year, Israel’s representative, Eden Golan, faced social exclusion. It seems that Yuval Raphael will receive a more welcoming and inclusive treatment compared to the hostile attitude Golan endured in Malmö.

Sissal has responded to the exclusion of Yuval Raphael in her story: “I just need to address this. I have never excluded anyone from a group chat. I started a group chat for all Eurovision participants, but I could only add 13. I immediately wrote, ‘please add everyone you can.’ I tried to add everyone, but it said, ‘can’t add’, because they didn’t follow me, and some had private accounts”.

As we said before, the problems were solved, after Yuval and Sissal started following each other and Yuval was added to the group.

Contestants Following Yuval Raphael

As mentioned earlier, Yuval Raphael is receiving better treatment this year than Eden Golan did last year. While Golan experienced social isolation and even bullying from a particular group of participants, Yuval Raphael already appears to have established connections with several contestants from other countries.

For instance, Yuval and Denmark’s Sissal, who is both her competitor in the second semi-final and the group manager, follow each other on Instagram. In addition to Sissal, Yuval follows Mamagama, the band representing Azerbaijan, which includes Hebrew-speaking Jewish member Asaf Mishiyev. Another contestant Yuval has connected with is Cyprus’ Theo Evan, who gave an interview to our site and expressed his admiration for Israel’s song.

In stark contrast to last year, when Norway was one of the leaders of the boycott against Israel, this year Yuval follows Norway’s representative Kyle Alessandro, who follows her back. Another contestant following Yuval is Malta’s Miriana Conte.

The Israeli Eurovision Song for 2025 – All the Details

The Israeli Eurovision song was revealed during a festive broadcast aired on the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation “KAN”, during which the creators of the song and the members of the committee who chose the song for the competition appeared. The broadcast was hosted by Hila Korach, and during it, Yuval Raphael performed alongside Israel’s Eurovision 2024 representative, Eden Golan, and together they performed the song “Hurricane.” At the end of the broadcast, the official music video for the Israeli Eurovision song was revealed.

What Does the Israeli Eurovision Song Mean?

The song “New Day Will Rise” addresses one of the most universal and profound themes – the life-giving power of love and hope. The lyrics speak of dealing with loss, separation, and pain, but also about the possibility of overcoming and renewing. The song conveys the belief that with every ending comes a new beginning, that pain will fade, and love will remain with us. Each verse of the song highlights the way hope and love can carry us even in times of darkness and pain.

What Does the French Verse in Israel’s Eurovision Song Say?

The French verse in “New Day Will Rise” differs somewhat from the English verses in terms of emotional approach. While the English verses emphasize the light that enters our lives even in tough times and the love that remains with us after separation, the French verse, “Et même si tu dis adieu, Tu ne partiras jamais,” focuses more directly on the spiritual presence of the beloved, stressing the idea that love stays even when we part ways.

Who Will Direct Israel’s Eurovision Performance?

The team directing Israel’s Eurovision performance, with Yuval Raphael performing the song, is composed of Shai Bondar, Yuval Cohen, and Yoav Tsafir. The three also collaborated last year with the song “Hurricane,” which earned Israel 5th place in the Grand Final.

Yuval Raphael – Who are you?

Yuval, 24, from Ra’anana, lived in Geneva, Switzerland, during her childhood. She disclosed that she escaped from a Hamas terror attack on October 7th, during which grenades were thrown and shots were fired at a party. Many around her were killed, and she had to pretend to be dead to survive. What strengthens Yuval is music and advocacy for Israel. She has spoken in front of world leaders, met influential people, and even spoke at a Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva. She has become a focal point for international advocacy, presenting the true face of Israel and correcting the false image portrayed in the global arena. Her insistence on presenting the truth has made her a central and influential figure in both Israeli and global culture.

Yuval has never sung professionally and only started performing in front of audiences in recent months. The echoes of her performances quickly spread on social media, garnering warm praise and responses from viewers.

Yuval won first place in the TV show “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025” after being chosen by the panel of judges and the home audience. She will represent Israel in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, in hopes of bringing Israel its fifth win in the competition.

Source: Eurovisionfun, Sissal

Eurovision 2025: This is Israel’s 47th participation in Eurovision. Israel joined the competition in 1973 and has won it four times over the years. Israel’s last victory was at Eurovision 2018 with the song “Toy” performed by singer Netta Barzilai.