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The singer's appearance in this year's contest has sparked pushback from protesters over Israel's inclusion in the contest.
Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns ...
Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win".
As an Israeli who spent several years living in Switzerland, I resonate deeply with Yuval Raphael, our Eurovision ...
Yuval Raphael is the singer representing Israel at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Israel’s participation in Eurovision ...
It's the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on Thursday night in Basel, and after making a profit from the first semi, ...
“A large no-fly zone for drones is in effect across the entire city center and throughout the cantons of Basel-Stadt and ...
Demonstrators will walk the streets of Basel “silently” to demonstrate against Israel’s participation in the competition.
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BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Competition in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday, with sauna-loving Swedish entry ...
The expectation of backlash during this year's set comes following calls to have Israel and the country’s national ...
During the ceremony, protesters waved Palestinian flags and held signs reading "No applause for genocide" and "Singing while ...