Category: Israel

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Yuval Raphael, continues to captivate audiences. After receiving three nominations in Kan Gimel’s annual chart, Raphael secures another major nomination Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025, is nominated for Ynet and Galgalatz’s Breakthrough of the Year, while her song "New Day Will Rise" is nominated for Song of the Year. After winning the televote at Eurovision and claiming a final second place, even before releasing additional singles, Israeli listeners and radio stations are showering Raphael with admiration and recognition. Recently, Kan Gimel radio station revealed that Raphael is nominated in three categories: Breakthrough of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. Now, in the chart of Israel’s most listened-to radio station, Galgalatz, in partnership with leading news website Ynet, Raphael is again up for prestigious awards. Recently, she also announced her debut performance on October 9th at the Tel Aviv Amphitheater. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU sparked controversy after releasing a video highlighting Gaza testimonies and strongly criticizing Israel. Could Israel's participation in Eurovision be at risk? The controversial video: EBU published a video about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, criticizing the Israeli government and claiming authorities are undermining press freedom by barring foreign journalists from entering the territory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The footage presents testimonies about growing hunger due to a shortage of food and basic goods. In the official statement attached, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk was quoted as saying that hunger in Gaza is “a direct result of Israeli Government action”.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎European Broadcasting Union‎‏ (@‏‎ebu_hq‎‏)‎‏ Allegations of Suppressing Press Freedom According to the EBU’s statement, Israeli authorities are preventing international media outlets from accessing Gaza and covering the situation. The footage included in the video was filmed by local Palestinian journalists, who the EBU said face...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael, Eden Golan, and former Israeli Eurovision representatives will join a ceremony led by "Kumu" with families of victims and hostages, blending music with remembrance and resilience. On the second anniversary of the October 7th massacre, a special memorial ceremony will take place, initiated by the movement "Kumu" (Wake Up) and the families of murdered and kidnapped victims. Prominent figures from Israel’s Eurovision legacy will take part, artists who have represented the cultural voice of the nation for more than 50 years. The event, organized by "Kumu" founders Yonatan Shimriz and Omri Shifroni, is designed not only to honor the memory of the victims but also to strengthen public advocacy for the release of the hostages. For many, the presence of Eurovision performers symbolizes a broad cultural and national consensus in the demand for justice and remembrance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli Eurovision Stars on Stage As revealed on the Facebook page of the entertainment show “Erev Tov”...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green, Eurovision Director, gave an interview today following Vienna’s announcement as host city. Is the European Broadcasting Union shifting course and abandoning its neutral stance on Israel’s Eurovision participation? Today (Wednesday), after Vienna was chosen as the host city for Eurovision 2026, the contest’s director, Martin Green, gave an interview to the Austrian national broadcaster ORF. In the interview, he spoke about the participation of countries in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In his remarks, Green emphasized that artists in the competition represent only the national and independent broadcasters, not governments. He added that political conflicts “which we all hope will end” are not connected to the contest. However, he noted that the coming months would be devoted to reviewing the participation of certain countries in Eurovision. Eurovision news outlets reported on the interview and cited his statement that “Israel’s participation in Eurovision will be reviewed in the coming months”. While Green did not specifically mention Israel, it is reasonable to...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael, Eurovision 2025 runner-up and winner of the public vote, will hold her debut concert on October 9th in Tel Aviv. Tickets available from 169 NIS. Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025, who stirred Europe with “New Day Will Rise” – one of the most talked-about performances of the contest – will hold her debut concert on October 9th. The performance will take place at the Tel Aviv Amphitheater in Yarkon Park, one of Israel’s largest and most iconic venues. The concert will showcase Raphael’s most beloved songs in renewed arrangements, accompanied by special guests and emotional surprises designed to captivate the audience. At this special event, Raphael will perform the Eurovision hit that won over millions, alongside unforgettable renditions of songs from “HaKokhav HaBa”, such as “Desert Bird”, as well as famous international hits. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for the highly anticipated show opened today, with standard tickets priced at 169 NIS. Demand is...