Yuval Raphael

EBU approves Israel's 2026 Eurovision song after undergoing minor adjustments

Each song undergoes a review process, and EBU officials requested a few minor adjustments for Israel's entry, which the Israeli songwriters agreed to.

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.
 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.

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

 Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance


Eurovision Song Contest changes voting rules after controversial allegations against Israel

The new rules by the European Broadcasting Union discourage governments and third parties from "disproportionately promoting" songs to sway voters.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, attends the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025

Sa'ar warns German delegation: 'A Palestinian state would be a Hamas terror state'

The delegation, organized by the European Division of the Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Embassy in Berlin, aims to deepen future German leaders' understanding of the "Israeli story."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the ministry's offices in Jerusalem, May 22, 2025.

A ‘next’ star no more: Yuval Raphael burns bright in headlining concert debut - review

Yuval Raphael dazzles her Israeli fans in Tel Aviv, performing hits from her Eurovision journey, new EP, and more, with powerful tributes and surprise guests.

YUVAL RAPHAEL performs on Saturday night to ecstatic fans in Tel Aviv.

Yuval Raphael releases video for new song Amber Skies

Raphael, a Nova Music Festival survivor, sings the theme song for HBO Max's television series One Day in October.

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael performs live during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, May 22, 2025.

Why Israel’s place in Eurovision is worth fighting for

Germany has said it will withdraw if Israel is not allowed to participate, and Austria said that if there is a boycott against Israel, Vienna would not host Eurovision 2026.

Eden Golan resonated in 2024 with ‘Hurricane,’ about losing love amid trauma, in Israel’s first Eurovision appearance since the Hamas massacre.

From trauma to triumph: Yuval Raphael readies to take first post-Eurovision stage - exclusive

Just before singing in London, Yuval Raphael took time to open up about her life and share her hard-earned wisdom about coping with trauma.

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Yuval Raphael, Keren Peles sing 'New Day Will Rise' in Hostages Square

Keren Peles and Yuval Raphael sang a new version of "New Day Will Rise" in Hostages Square on Saturday night, with lyrics that reflect the joy of the imminent release of the remaining hostages.

 Yuval Raphael.

EBU moves up vote on Israeli Eurovision participation to November

Israel has been taking part in Eurovision, which was established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.

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No. 48: Yuval Raphael, Debra Messing, Idan Amedi: Celebrity voices committed to Israel

These three sparkled brightly on stage and on screen this year, and their achievements filled Jews around the world with pride. 

(L-R): Idan Amedi, Debra Messing, Yuval Raphael

Austria’s deputy FM urges EBU not to yield to Eurovision boycott 'blackmail'

Austria’s deputy FM urged the EBU not to yield to boycott calls over Israel’s Eurovision participation, calling cultural boycotts "foolish" and warning against giving in to political pressure.

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