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Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the Gaza war

Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest

The Independent UK

Israel In Eurovision Spotlight At Second Semifinal

Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has drawn protests but its competitor Yuval Raphael -- who escaped the Hamas attack on her country -- is hotly tipped to qualify from Thursday's semifinal.

International Business Times

‘Silent’ pro-Palestinian protest to be held in Basel streets during Eurovision

Meanwhile, Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded address during Tuesday’s semi-final amid speculation she may return to Switzerland,

Evening Standard

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Eurovision 2025 final: The 26 countries competing tonight

Ireland was left broken-hearted after failing to qualify from the second semi-final, while delegates for Israel, Greece and Austria were voted through

The Independent UK

Dutch belt out their return to Eurovision with violins

Dutch singer Claude Kiambe, 21, sang his track C’est La Vie, a blend of English and French on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Absurd Estonian act opts for Italian parody as Eurovision semi-final kicks off

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, is hosting Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final in Basel at the arena St Jakobshalle.

Evening Standard

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

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Eurovision 2025: Lawyers called in after ‘hack of rehearsal footage’

Eurovision bosses fear a hack took place and rehearsal footage was leaked

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025: Israeli hopeful says she is ‘mentally prepared’ for backlash

Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns surrounding Israel's participation in the competition.

The Independent UK

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal’

Annual song contest is underway in this year’s host country, Switzerland

The Independent UK

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal footage’

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, will host Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final.

Evening Standard

Nach Ausschluss-Forderungen: Israels ESC-Kandidatin erwartet Störungen beim Auftritt

Sender und ehemalige ESC-Teilnehmer hatten den Ausschluss Israels vom diesjährigen ESC in Basel gefordert. Israel tritt trotzdessen an, vertreten durch Yuval Raphael. Sie bereitet sich auf Störungen während des Auftrittes vor.

Euronews

Switzerland lives up to stereotype with ‘beautifully organised’ Eurovision

Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May in Sweden with The Code.

Evening Standard

Why are Israel and Australia participating in Eurovision?

Eurovision has been an Europe-wide party since 1956, so why are Israel and Australia allowed to take part?

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The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 final running order as UK places hopes on Remember Monday

Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight in Basel, Switzerland, with the UK’s entry Remember Monday hoping to avoid the dreaded nul points

International Business Times

Parade, Protests Kick Off Eurovision Song Contest Week

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.

International Business Times

Complaint Filed Over 'Throat-slitting Gesture' At Eurovision Protests: Israeli Broadcaster

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

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Pro-Palestine activists protest against Israel at Eurovision opening ceremony

Pro-Palestine activists have protested Israel's involvement in Eurovision during the competition's opening ceremony

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The Independent UK

Ireland asks for Israel’s Eurovision spot to be reconsidered

The Israeli national broadcaster is under a lot of pressure from its government, the broadcast chief said

Euronews

Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages."

Latin Times

Israel Selects Singer Who Hid Under Bodies During Hamas Attack to Perform at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, will represent Israel at the 2025 Eurovision.

Evening Standard

Eurovision: Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at 2025 song contest

Yuval Raphael, who survived Hamas attack by hiding under dead bodies, will represent Israel at May’s contest in Switzerland

The Independent UK

Israel selects October 7 survivor Yuval Raphael as Eurovision entrant

The 24-year-old hid inside a bomb shelter from Hamas during its attacks at Nova Music Festival in 2023

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Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Militants Responsible For Bus Attack

Recent developments in the Middle East: Israeli forces eliminate militants, survivor of Hamas attack to Eurovision, Israel firm on dismantling Hamas, displ...

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinian militants who carried out West Bank bus attack

Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month

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