Yuval Raphael reflects on her Eurovision challenges and shares plans for collaborations, social projects, and new artistic directions with Israeli and international audiences.
Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025, continues to generate interest long after winning the support of the international audience. While Europe still resonates with the impact she left on the stage in Basel with “New Day Will Rise“, which placed first in the public vote and ultimately second overall, discussion already shifts to Rafael’s next steps, along with the personal and artistic journey she is crafting for herself. Her evolution from a symbol of resilience and a cultural bridge has paved a fascinating path of possibilities for her future.
Immediately upon her return from Eurovision, Yuval Raphael had already been marked as a rising star – and she is wasting no time. In the coming months, she will lead the main commemorative event for the survivors of the Nova Festival in Yarkon Park, together with some of the most prominent names in Israeli music. This signals what lies ahead: collaborations with various creators, connecting music and cultural worlds, and exploring new musical genres in a bid to touch a broad range of audiences. Her phenomenal success at Eurovision has solidified her status in the local market and encourages her to dare and dream big.
From National Mission to Personal Inspiration
Yuval Raphael, who continues advocacy and public speaking on behalf of victims and the Israeli community, aims to deepen her social impact as well. She plans to produce and perform works that confront personal trauma with music’s healing powers – projects designed to resonate with audiences beyond Israel.
The focus on courage, recovery, and female empowerment positions her in the public eye not just as a singer, but as an opinion leader and spiritual creator. In parallel with her stage performances, she frequently appears before international organizations and continues to serve as a voice for survivors of terrorist attacks, a role that affords her exceptional legitimacy in Israel and abroad.
Professional Planning and Personal Development
Despite the lack of professional experience that many highlighted at the start of her journey, Yuval Raphael leverages every opportunity for learning and self-improvement: vocal coaching, working with leading producers, and assembling a management team around her career. In an interview with Dana Weiss on Channel 12 News, Raphael shared her intention to release original singles and take part in future television projects – some of which are already in advanced discussions with major broadcasters. The international stage has exposed her to possible collaborations in Europe, and she is exploring further study and development abroad in that direction.
The shift from survival to artistry presents Yuval with a challenge – but also with exceptional inspiration. Her plan to continue influencing, delving into personal creation, and cultivating a distinct voice that bridges personal narrative and public action attracts attention both in Israeli and European media. Her image as a figure of resilience combining mission and musical relevance proves that Eurovision was merely a first step, not the pinnacle of her career. Broad consensus suggests that Yuval will continue to break glass ceilings and become a leading force across diverse areas of influence in Israel. She does not rule out combining future professional studies abroad or international collaborations.
Israel at Eurovision 2025
“New Day Will Rise” is the song performed by Yuval Raphael, who was chosen to represent Israel after winning the 11th season of “The Next Star.” Israel advanced to the final after winning the second semi-final with 203 points and finished second overall with 357 points in the grand final. Israel ranked first in the public vote but only 14th with the jury. This marks the third consecutive year that Israel has reached the top five – an unprecedented achievement.
Eurovision 2025: This was Israel’s 47th participation in Eurovision. Israel joined the contest in 1973 and has won four times. Its most recent victory was at Eurovision 2018 with the song “Toy,” performed by singer Netta Barzilai.
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Ilay Gaist is a leading Israeli content creator and writer specializing in the Eurovision Song Contest. He is a well-known commentator with extensive expertise in the contest’s history, rules, and dynamics. His passion for Eurovision drives him to deliver rich, professional, and innovative content to his audience.
Ilay holds a bachelor’s degree in Arabic and has a multilingual background. He also engages in cultural research, with a particular focus on global culinary traditions and the evolution of local cuisines around the world.
