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Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the war in Gaza
Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest. The 24-year-old singer has done few ...
Israel’s Eurovision entrant faces more backlash as rehearsals ‘disrupted’ by protesters
‘During the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the ESC this afternoon, the performance of Israeli singer Yuval ...
Will Israel be competing in Eurovision 2025 and what has Ireland said?
As fans prepare for the annual European Song Contest - which is being hosted in St Jakobshalle, Basel - many have been ...
Israel’s 2025 Eurovision Singer Yuval Raphael Wants Anthem ‘New Day Will Rise’ to Send Her Message of Hope ‘All Over the World’
The singer's appearance in this year's contest has sparked pushback from protesters over Israel's inclusion in the contest.
Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make Eurovision final
Irish Eurovision Song Contest fans are “heartbroken” by the country’s act, Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen, failing to make ...
Israel's Eurovision contender says she is 'mentally prepared' despite protests
Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns ...
Israel's Eurovision song lyrics explained as country faces calls to be banned from 2025 contest
Over 200 people protested in the host city of Basel on Wednesday (May 14), demanding an end to Israel's military offensive ...
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in Basel against Israel’s participation in Eurovision Song Contest
Protesters with Palestinian flags and banners took part in a "silent" march along one of the city's main streets to ...
Britain’s Eurovision act refuses to back Israel’s entry
Amid calls for Israel’s exclusion from the competition, Remember Monday says it is ‘really difficult to comment’ ...
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Eurovision 2025 viewers accuse TV broadcast of ‘censoring’ audience booing Israel’s Yuval Raphael
“Eurovision adding crowd noise over Israel's performance so viewers can't hear the booing,” one viewer claimed on X/Twitter. “Of course they filter out the booing , so typical,” wrote another, ...