Israel at Eurovision 2025: Yuval Raphael’s Stand-In Double Delivers a Surprising Message!

Israel at Eurovision 2025: Yuval Raphael’s Stand-In Double Delivers a Surprising Message!

by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed
(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...
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Who Was Chosen to Announce Israel’s Jury Votes at Eurovision 2025?

Who Was Chosen to Announce Israel’s Jury Votes at Eurovision 2025?

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(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...
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Israel at Eurovision 2025: First Details Revealed About Yuval Raphael’s Performance!

Israel at Eurovision 2025: First Details Revealed About Yuval Raphael’s Performance!

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(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...
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Eurovision Director Breaks His Silence: The Full Truth Behind Eurovision 2025

Eurovision Director Breaks His Silence: The Full Truth Behind Eurovision 2025

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(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...
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Yuval Raphael, Take Note: What Did the Eurovision Director Say About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025?

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision director who assumed his role this year, Martin Green, shares in an interview his perspective on Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025! The new Eurovision director, Martin Green, who until now has maintained a low profile and refrained from personally addressing controversial issues, reveals his views on Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025 in a recent interview. As a reminder, Green's position was created following lessons learned by the European Broadcasting Union after the events of Eurovision 2024, and he works alongside the current contest supervisor, Martin Osterdahl from Sweden. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked in the interview about Israel's participation in Eurovision, the interviewers—who were relatively hostile toward Israel—compared the situation to that of Russia, which, as is known, was disqualified from participating in the contest in 2022. Green clarified: "Countries don’t compete in Eurovision, public service broadcasters do." Green rejected the position of Stig Karlsen from Norway, who served as the head of the delegation that boycotted Israel in...
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EBU Rejects Spanish Request Against Israel in Eurovision!

EBU Rejects Spanish Request Against Israel in Eurovision!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's national broadcaster requested a discussion regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) swiftly dismissed the Spanish request outright. Yesterday, the president of Spain's national broadcaster (RTVE), José Pablo López, sent a letter to EBU Director-General Noel Curran, calling for "a discussion within the organization" regarding the participation of Israel's public broadcaster, Kan, in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest set to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland. Overnight, the EBU issued a statement rejecting Spain's request outright. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "concerns raised by various civil society groups in Spain regarding the situation in Gaza and Kan's participation in the contest." RTVE argued that "it would be appropriate" for the EBU to "recognize this discussion and provide a space for reflection among its members regarding Israel’s broadcaster’s participation." In response to RTVE's letter, the EBU released a brief two-line statement last night: "We welcome RTVE confirming their commitment to the Eurovision Song...
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Spain vs. Israel: Calls for Debate on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025

Spain vs. Israel: Calls for Debate on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's national broadcaster is demanding a discussion regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025. What are the potential implications of this Spanish initiative against Israel? The president of Spain's national broadcaster (RTVE), José Pablo López, has sent a letter to the Director-General of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Noel Curran, requesting "a discussion within the organization" about the participation of the Israeli public broadcaster, KAN, in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest scheduled to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland. According to RTVE sources, the letter was sent "in accordance with agreements reached by the board of directors" of Spain's national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The letter reflects RTVE's "commitment" to Eurovision while acknowledging "concerns raised by various civil society groups in Spain regarding the situation in Gaza and KAN's participation in the contest." RTVE believes that it would be "appropriate" for the EBU to "recognize this debate and provide a space for reflection among...
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“Boos and Death Threats Didn’t Stop Me”: Eden Golan on Her Eurovision Journey and Upcoming Debut Album

“Boos and Death Threats Didn’t Stop Me”: Eden Golan on Her Eurovision Journey and Upcoming Debut Album

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision 2024 representative, reflects on her emotional Eurovision experience, launches her debut album's first single, and shares advice for Israel's 2025 representative, Yuval Raphael. Eden Golan, who represented Israel at Eurovision 2024 and achieved an impressive fifth place in the Grand Final, is embarking on a new phase in her career—both musically and personally. Following the whirlwind of Eurovision, she has released "Wait For You," the first single from her debut album, which she has been working on for the past year. Alongside this musical milestone, Golan opens up about the intense emotions she experienced on Europe’s biggest stage and behind the scenes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a candid interview at the morning show "Hadshot HaBoker" hosted by Niv Raskin, Golan shared her challenges, post-Eurovision expectations, and her feelings about starting fresh as a creative artist. She also offered advice to Yuval Raphael, Israel’s Eurovision 2025 representative, preparing her for the boos she...
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Israel at Eurovision 2025: Yuval Raphael Films the Israeli Postcard!

Israel at Eurovision 2025: Yuval Raphael Films the Israeli Postcard!

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel has started filming its Eurovision 2025 postcard: Yuval Raphael offers a rare glimpse into the country's preparations for the grand European stage. Last night, Yuval Raphael posted an Instagram story on her personal account, immediately sparking curiosity among Eurovision fans in Israel and across Europe. In the story, the singer is seen in the city of Lugano, Switzerland—an unusual destination for Israeli performers, particularly during the wintry climate of late March. Shortly after the story was posted, many speculated that her presence in Lugano was related to the filming of Israel’s official postcard for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. This postcard will air just before Yuval Raphael’s performance in the second semi-final, scheduled for March 15 in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unexpected Twist in Lugano? Only a few minutes later, the story was removed. This might have been due to security concerns or sensitivity surrounding the European production. Later, however, Yuval shared...
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Noa Kirel’s New Song: A Revival of a Classic Eurovision Hit!

Noa Kirel’s New Song: A Revival of a Classic Eurovision Hit!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noa Kirel, Israel's Eurovision 2023 representative, and Maya Buskila, a finalist in Israel's 2019 Eurovision selection, have released a new rendition of a beloved and iconic Eurovision song! Listen to the track now. Noa Kirel, who represented Israel at Eurovision 2023, has teamed up with singer Maya Buskila, a finalist in Israel's "The Next Star for Eurovision" 2019, to release a fresh version of the song "Biladecha" ("Without You"). This track is itself an adaptation of the Spanish Eurovision hit "Dime," originally performed by Beth in 2003. The Hebrew lyrics were translated by Doron Medalie, while the new production was crafted by Asi Tal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "Dime" was one of the favorites to win Eurovision 2003 but ultimately placed eighth. Despite this result, it remains a cherished classic among Eurovision fans, often regarded as one of Spain's best entries in the competition's history. The music video for Kirel and Buskila's version utilized advanced AI technology, marking it as...
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