Yuval Raphael

Israel selects its song for Eurovision

After listening to roughly 200 submissions, Kan’s selection committee chooses a song written by Yuval Raphael, Nadav Aharoni, and Tzlil Klifi. The selected entry will be performed by Noam Bettan.

Eurovision:

Host says it will not mute boos or ban Palestinian flags

Austria’s ORF says it will allow all legal flags and broadcast audience reactions unfiltered at next year’s Eurovision, even as multiple countries boycott the contest over Israel’s participation.

'G-d always loves me'

Lyrics of faith top Israel’s 5785 song chart

Sasson Shaulov’s rendition of ElaytZur’s ‘Tamid Ohev Oti,’ with its chorus declaring ‘The blessed G-d always loves me,’ was voted Israel’s 5785 Song of the Year.

Jamming in the jam

Watch: How does an Israeli Eurovision star survive traffic?

Caught in a late-night traffic jam, Israel’s Eurovision runner-up Yuval Raphael stepped out of her car to sing for fellow drivers, turning a frustrating standstill into a roadside show.

Iran lashes out: 'Azerbaijan and Israel – two nations, one state'

Iran’s Fars News Agency slams Azerbaijan for awarding 12 points to Israel’s Eurovision entry, being represented by a singer of Jewish descent, using the contest to push anti-Zionist propaganda and attack Baku’s ties with Jerusalem.

'New Day Will Rise'

Watch: Israeli Eurovision star performs at Hostages Square

Israel's Eurovision 2025 representative, Yuval Raphael, and singer Karen Peles performed 'New Day Will Rise at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Eurovision:

Israel's victory among public sparks calls for voting review

European broadcasters challenging the Eurovision Song Contest's voting system after Israel's entry overwhelmingly won the public vote but lost the overall competition.

PM to Yuval Raphael:

You lifted Israel’s profile among nations

Netanyahu praises Israeli Eurovision finalist for emotional tribute and global impact.

Israeli Eurovision Star:

'My real victory will be when the hostages return'

Yuval Raphael, Israel’s Eurovision 2025 star, returned home to a hero’s welcome after securing second place in the international song contest.

Pres Herzog congratulates Yuval Raphael on Eurovision performance

President Isaac Herzog spoke early this morning (Sunday) with Yuval Rafael, and congratulated her on her great achievement at the Eurovision contest, where she placed second, and thanked her for the great pride she brought to the State of Israel.

Impressive achievement:

Israel finishes second in Eurovision

Israel’s representative, Yuval Raphael, secures second place in the Eurovision final with her song “New Day Will Rise,” earning 297 points from the public.

Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision grand final

Israel’s Eurovision representative qualifies for the final, which will take place on Saturday night in Switzerland. Boos heard at the start of her semi-final performance, but they did not affect her singing.

Israeli singer to Eurovision: 'I am proud of my country'

Israeli flag is on its way to the Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Yuval Rafael could not hide her excitement: 'I will do everything I can to represent us with honor.'

‘New Day Will Rise’

Israel's song for Eurovision revealed

The song “New Day Will Rise”, written by Keren Peles and musically arranged and produced by Tomer Biran, presented for the first time. "It symbolizes healing and optimism."

Israel chooses Eurovision 2025 song entry

The selection committee has finalized their choice for the song representing Israel at Eurovision 2025. The song has not yet been published.

Survivor of Nova massacre to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, who survived the massacre at the Nova Festival in Re'im on October 7, 2023, wins the finals of "Hakokhav Haba" television show and will represent Israel at Eurovision in May.