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Former Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael co-writes song selected for this year's submission

Israel’s public broadcaster KAN announced Friday that the song, which was written by Raphael with Nadav Aharoni and Tzlil Klipi, was selected on Friday by its professional committee.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise", during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025.
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Italian broadcast reps. urge inclusion of Palestine in Eurovision 

Donald Trump (Omar Etzion) and Ali Khameini (Yaniv Biton) speak on Israeli satire show 'Eretz Nehederet' on January 21, 2026.

'Nobody calls me chicken,' Donald Trump yells at Khameini on Eretz Nehederet

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026


Slovenia urges EBU to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025 over Gaza war

During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.

 A person holds a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

Israel's participation in Eurovision under threat due to KAN's privatization

A bill proposal is being pushed by Communications Minister MK Shlomo Karhi to privatize Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation.

 A street advertisement for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 24, 2019

'Eurovision' and the 'US Election' among top Google searches for Israelis in 2024

The Google summary divided the most popular searches into categories, ranging from terms related to the war in Gaza and Lebanon, to pop culture and sports.

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Survivors and stars shine on Israel’s path to Eurovision 2025

The Next Star delivers moving performances, including survivors of October 7, in Eurovision 2025 race.

 DANIEL WEISS, a survivor of Kibbutz Be’eri, appears on ‘Kochav Haba.’

Eden Golan: Representing Israel at Eurovision was 'such an honor'

The Eurovision singer shared details behind her new single 'Older' on ABC's News Live.

 Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Royal Caribbean launches Eurovision-themed cruises for fans

Royal Caribbean is offering two unique European cruises for Eurovision fans: A May cruise to watch the Eurovision final and a June Eurovision Memories cruise.

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'Who’s the fool who told you boys don’t cry?' Approaching Simchat Torah with sorrow

This was the year an entire nation learned to cry – unashamedly and without restraint.

 EDEN GOLAN after singing ‘Hurricane’ at a rally calling for the release of the hostages at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, in May.

Eurovision 2025 wants to change competition, following protests against Israel

"Artists can express themselves and protest outside the venue, but there need to be clear rules on what happens on stage," says the Eurovision chair.

 ISRAEL’S CONTESTANT Eden Golan sings in the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, last week.

Lebanese singer Carine Bassili covers Israel Eurovision Song 'Hurricane'

Carine Bassili, a Lebanese-American performer, posts a cover of "Hurricane" in Arabic to support Israel and Eden Golan.

 Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Eden Golan to perform on UN stage on Oct. 7 with song rejected by Eurovision - report

Golan had first performed "October Rain" back in May at the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, only six days after she won fifth place in Eurovision.

 Eden Golan singing her original Eurovision song, October Rain, at the rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.