67 h. ago Eurovision winner JJ urges Israel to be banned from song contest amid 'rigging' claims

The contest this year was overshadowed by protests against Israel's participation for the second-consecutive year, fuelled by the ongoing war in Gaza

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6 d. ago Man tried to storm Eurovision 2025 stage during Israel's performance

A British man was arrested during the Eurovision Song Contest final after pro-Palestinian protesters rushed towards Israeli singer Yuval Raphael on stage

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7 d. ago Eurovision Song Contest bosses break silence over Israel favouritism row

Eurovision Song Contest bosses have released a statement after Israel's performance was met by mixed response - but a different reaction was aired on television

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7 d. ago Eurovision under fire after 'bosses cover Israel booing with fake applause'

The Eurovision Song Contest has been plagued by controversy over Israel's participation in the annual event, with many calling for them to exclude them

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7 d. ago Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer representing Israel at Eurovision 2025

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

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9 d. ago Eurovision 2025 Israel's song lyrics explained as country faces calls to be banned from contest

Israel Eurovision 2025 entry Yuval Raphael will take to the stage in the second semi-final tonight (May 15) as she looks to secure a spot in the grand final next weekend

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9 d. ago Israel's Eurovision song lyrics explained as country faces calls to be banned from 2025 contest

Former Eurovision contestants have called for Israel to be banned from this year's competition

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9 d. ago Israel's Eurovision song entry explained as country faces calls to be banned

24-year-old singer Yuval Raphael is representing Israel at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

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1 week ago Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer and 7 October survivor representing Israel at Eurovision 2025

Israeli contestant will perform in the second semi-final on Thursday at the contest in Basel, Switzerland

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1 week ago 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.

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1 week ago Which countries don’t compete in Eurovision? Israel prepares for semi

Israel are competing in this year’s competition despite large criticism. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?

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2 w. ago Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation

RTÉ asks European Broadcasting Union to discuss matter after 72 former contestants call for Israel’s exclusionIreland’s public broadcaster has asked the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for a discussion about Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision song contest, as 72 former contestants called for the Israeli broadcaster Kan to be banned from next week’s event in the Swiss city of Basel.The director general of Ireland’s RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst, said in a statement on Wednesday that 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”. Continue reading...

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