Category: Israel

(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...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Protests and boycott calls against Israel's Eurovision participation only strengthen its position. Why do European audiences vote for Israel? How did unprecedented support for Israel emerge? An opinion piece. The Eurovision Song Contest is meant to be a musical celebration, but in the past two years, it has turned into a stage for political conflicts, especially regarding Israel's participation. Since the announcement of the participant list, waves of protests have swept across Europe. These include public opposition from politicians, political commentary from national broadcasters, and even withdrawal of spokespersons who announce the votes. The message was clear from all sides: "There is no place for Israel in Eurovision." However, the reality proved more complex. The louder the calls to exclude Israel became, the stronger public support for the Israeli delegation grew. In fact, antagonism, boycotts, boos, and extreme rhetoric became the catalysts that united viewers behind Israel's representative. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Broad Opposition Front: Artists, Governments, and National...