Category: Israel

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the recent semi-final draw, it was determined what countries will participate in each semi-final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel. What are the chances of the countries to advance to the final, and how are all the competing countries positioned? Here's our analysis. Recently, a traditional Eurovision key exchange ceremony took place between Malmö and Basel. Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, the Mayor of Malmö, handed over the Eurovision key to Conradin Cramer, the President of Basel. The ceremony was hosted by television presenter Jennifer Bosshard, who also hosted the stage reveal event last December, along with Jan van Ditzhuijzen. This annual ceremony marks the symbolic transfer of hosting responsibilities from the previous host city to the new one. Moreover, during the semi-final draw, it was decided that Israel would compete in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 15, with Yuval Raphael set to perform between songs 8 and 16. The exact position will be determined by the Eurovision...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, in her first response after winning "HaKohav HaBa for Eurovision": "Just as I fought for my life, I will fight for you!" This week, Israel chose its representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Yuval Rafael, who survived the Nova massacre on October 7th, won the final of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025," moving an entire nation with her chilling voice and touching story. After winning both the judges' and public votes, and receiving full support to be sent to Eurovision, Yuval addresses the audience in her first response after winning the show, saying: "I will fight for you." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval's Emotional Response In a touching post on her Instagram account, Yuval shares: "I can't comprehend it. You chose me to be the voice of our country, your representative, in front of hundreds of millions of viewers from all over the world. I won't be...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael was chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025, and this morning many newspapers worldwide opened with the news, mostly in a positive and enthusiastic tone. From which countries did reactions to Yuval's selection come? And which unexpected country covered Yuval positively? Yuval Raphael was selected to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, hoping to bring Israel its fifth victory in the competition. Yuval won first place in the television program "HaKochav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" after performing the songs "Dancing Queen" (originally by ABBA) and "Writing's On The Wall" (originally by Sam Smith). This morning, many newspapers worldwide opened with news regarding Yuval's selection to represent Israel at Eurovision, detailing her heroic story from the October 7 terror attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many leading newspapers around the world covered Yuval Raphael's selection as Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025. The reactions...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); photo: Tal Givony Yuval Raphael has been chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. The contestant secured first place in the show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" after winning the hearts of both the judges and the audience at home. The song she will perform on the Eurovision stage will be selected by a committee and revealed in March. Yuval Raphael has been selected to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, with hopes of securing Israel's fifth win in the competition. She earned first place in the television show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" after performing the songs "Dancing Queen" (By ABBA) and "Writings On The Wall" (by Sam Smith) . Raphael secured the top spot in both the judges' vote and the audience vote at home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Round Daniel Weiss Daniel opened the grand finale with "Let It Be" by The Beatles....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight, the finale of "HaKochav HaBa" will take place, at the end of which the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. The broadcast will begin at 20:30 CET, hosted by Assi Azar and Rotem Sela. Tonight, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, will be chosen during the finale of HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025, which will be broadcast on Keshet 12 at 20:30 CET. Four contestants have reached the competition's finale: Yuval Raphaeli, Valerie Hamaty, Daniel Weiss, and Moran Aharoni and Red Band, and one of them will represent Israel at Eurovision! The four finalists who advanced to the grand finale will perform a well-known song, from which three contestants will progress to the last stage. In the final stage, these three contestants will perform an additional song, aiming to impress and convince the judges and audience of their ability to represent Israel at Eurovision. Following the performances, the judges and audience will...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing artists in HaKochav HaBa 2025. Who should represent Israel at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Israeli Eurovision national selection, "HaKochav HaBa 2025", is set to take place tonight at 20:30 (CET), featuring 4 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered and voted to their favorites to win the national selection and represent Israel in Basel. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Israel? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Yuval Raphael Yuval Raphael is my representative for Eurovision. Throughout the season, the young singer has proven excellent vocal abilities alongside an incredible ability to move people and deliver the song in the best way. Behind Yuval is a painful and difficult story, which can make important advocacy for Israel. In these difficult days of war alongside a ceasefire, Yuval is the only...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Photo: Tal Givoni Four finalists of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" have answered our questions about their Eurovision performance vision, language preferences, and the importance of representing Israel at Eurovision 2025. Tomorrow, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland on May 13, 15, and 17, will be chosen during the finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025," airing on Keshet 12 at 20:30. The four finalists, Yuval Raphael, Valerie Hamati, Daniel Weiss, and Moran and Red Band, responded to our questions, and one of them will become Israel's representative at Eurovision! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Valerie Hamati How do you envision your performance at Eurovision in terms of song style, outfit, choreography, etc.? “I imagine a larger-than-life song, emotional, touching, sharp as a knife, and with a clear message. A powerful ballad like that. For my outfit, I envision a long maxi dress that is somewhat flowing with elements woven into it that tell the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a controversial new bill, MK Osher Shekalim proposes allowing the Minister of Communications to directly appoint members of the Israeli national broadcaster's council without a nomination committee, potentially impacting its independence and Israel's participation in Eurovision. In the context of ongoing attempts to control the media in Israel, MK Osher Shekalim has introduced a bill that would enable the Minister of Communications to directly appoint members of the Israeli national broadcaster's governing council. This move bypasses the current requirement for a nomination committee, which is designed to prevent political interference in the corporation. If passed, this bill would represent a significant shift in the governance of the organization, whose council oversees its budget and operational planning. The proposal is part of a series of legislative attempts in recent months aimed at undermining the independence of the Israeli national broadcaster, "KAN". Just last week, MK David Bittan, chairman of the Knesset's (Israeli parliament) Economic Committee, halted the advancement...