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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel in Eurovision 2025: Singer Yuval Raphael took the stage for her second rehearsal with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Israeli singer Yuval Raphael is the fifth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Yuval Raphael will perform as song number 14 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Once again, we encounter on stage the huge structure designed as a chandelier and comprising two floors. Once again, Yuval opens the performance as a dramatic silhouette against a background of blue lighting, dressed in the clothes that were revealed on Tuesday. Yuval impresses the audience as she surrounds the chandelier while performing the house in French in an exceptional manner, and at the end climbs the stairs to the second floor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Our job is to present reality": Another sharp demand to boycott Israel at Eurovision, this time from Norway. Will the Norwegian national broadcaster finally break its silence? The storm surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2025 refuses to subside. Just a few hours ago, we published an exclusive report in Hebrew about a letter from Eurovision artists opposing Israel’s inclusion - and now Norway takes center stage. Growing calls within the country are pressuring the Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, to take a firm stand and demand Israel’s removal from the contest, amid the war in Gaza and accusations of human rights violations. But it turns out that reality is more complicated than the campaign initiators might have anticipated. While the public uproar continues to gain traction, the Norwegian national broadcaster has already made a quiet yet resolute decision—one that surprises many involved. What really happened behind the scenes? How did the Norwegian broadcaster respond, and what strong message is...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel in Eurovision 2025: Singer Yuval Raphael took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Israel was the sixth country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Israeli singer Yuval Raphael is the sixth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Yuval Raphael will perform as song number 14 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Taking to the stage next is Yuval Raphael from Israel with her powerful ballad New Day Will Rise, blending English, French, and Hebrew lyrics. Yuval, 24, hails from Ra’anana near Tel Aviv but also spent part of her childhood in Geneva, making her quite familiar with Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Israel's performance Yuval...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A huge controversy in Basel: over 70 former Eurovision participants demand Israel’s disqualification from Eurovision 2025. Who signed the letter, and what’s behind this wave of criticism toward Israel? The Eurovision world is once again in turmoil – and not for the reasons you might expect. Seventy-two former contestants have signed a public letter calling to exclude Israel and its national broadcaster from this year’s competition, where Yuval Raphael is set to represent Israel and is preparing for her first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage later today. This initiative, first reported by British outlet "The Independent", has sparked mixed reactions, with growing criticism: should artists really turn Europe’s biggest musical event into a platform for political activism? The letter, addressed to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), accuses the organization of whitewashing Israel’s actions in Gaza – a repeated and highly contested claim that seems, to many, driven more by political motives than genuine concern for Eurovision’s founding principles. (adsbygoogle =...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A firm response: How did the EBU react to calls to ban Israel from Eurovision? And what is the official guideline regarding Palestinian flags? All the details inside. In about a week, the Israeli delegation will head to Basel, Switzerland, accompanied by Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2025. She will perform the song “New Day Will Rise” as the 14th act in the running order of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15. Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Gaza and increasing calls from several European Union countries to boycott Israel, the EBU has released a firm and clear response: Israel will continue to participate in Eurovision 2025, doing so exactly as it has since 1973 – as a full member of the union, not as an extension of its government. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "This Is Not a Contest Between Governments": A Clear and Decisive Message The EBU left no room for doubt. In an official response...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael’s double at the stand-in rehearsals shares a behind-the-scenes message from Eurovision 2025 hall in Basel. Could the photo taken reveal an intriguing glimpse of what awaits us on stage soon? In about a week, the Israeli delegation will head to Basel, Switzerland, accompanied by Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2025. She will perform the song “New Day Will Rise” as the 14th act in the running order of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15. While intensive preparations continue in Israel, rehearsals in Basel have already begun, starting last week with the stand-in rehearsals. These rehearsals are conducted under strict secrecy, sparking fresh speculation about the upcoming performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Message with a Hint The artist chosen to portray Yuval Raphael during the stand-in performance at St. Jakobshalle is actress Debby Gerber. She has been sharing her behind-the-scenes experiences on her Instagram account. Among her posts, Debby uploaded a story describing her excitement about participating...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: The national broadcaster announced who will present Israel’s jury votes at the Grand Final in Basel – who will call out "Douze Pua"? While Yuval Raphael is preparing for her performance in Basel, after months of preparations and anticipation, the identity of the spokesperson who will present Israel’s jury votes at the Grand Final of Eurovision 2025 has been revealed: Eden Golan, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2024, was chosen for this prestigious role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Official Announcement by KAN The Israeli national broadcaster, KAN, announced that Eden Golan will stand before millions of viewers worldwide this year and reveal the results of the Israeli jury votes during the Eurovision Grand Final, which will take place this year in Basel, Switzerland. This is an exciting and meaningful choice, as Eden Golan herself competed at Eurovision 2024, succeeded in reaching the final, and even secured the fifth place – an impressive achievement that made her...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: Here’s how Yuval Raphael's performance will look – the surprising decision made by Israel! While exactly three weeks remain, Yuval Raphael will step onto the stage at the Eurovision 2025 semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, in an emotional and determined attempt to bring Israel its fifth victory in the competition's history. This is a more challenging mission than ever, but it seems that the Israeli delegation has placed all bets on a brave and surprising decision – and now the first intriguing details of the performance are being revealed for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dramatic Change: How Will Yuval Perform on Stage? In the coming days, Yuval Raphael will depart with the Israeli delegation to Basel, where the official rehearsal round ahead of the semi-final will begin. At this stage, the full staging of the song "New Day Will Rise" is being kept under strict secrecy, as has been customary in recent years, and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "History is full of corpses of those who tried to be the moral compass": the Malta controversy, inflated budgets, Israel and Finland – Martin Green, Eurovision's new director, reveals everything. Eurovision's new director, Martin Green, who had until now remained silent and refrained from addressing controversial matters personally, reveals in an interview his views on a range of explosive issues and shares his vision for the future of Europe's biggest and most colorful musical brand. As a reminder, Green’s role was created following the lessons learned by the European Broadcasting Union after the events of Eurovision 2024, and he operates alongside the current contest supervisor, Martin Österdahl from Sweden. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The "KANT" Controversy – And It's Not Just About the Sound Green directly addressed the storm surrounding the song "KANT" (translated as "Song") by Malta's representative Miriana Conte. He explained that although the word means "song" in Maltese, it is pronounced identically to one of the...