Eurovision Song Contest
Italian broadcast reps. urge inclusion of Palestine in Eurovision
Only countries with a public broadcaster that is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) participate in Eurovision, and Palestine does not have a public broadcaster.
Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces
Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
Yuval Raphael advances in Eurovision predictions as protesters call for exclusion of Israel
Eurovision’s director has repeatedly responded to such calls, saying Eurovision is a contest between public broadcasters, not gov'ts.
Nova festival survivor Yuval Raphael gears up to represent Israel at Eurovision
Many Eurovision fans bet money on the outcome, and bookmakers around the world currently rank Raphael fifth to win, out of 37 competitors.
Yuval Raphael shines at her second Eurovision rehearsal
The grand final will air on May 17 at 22:00 on Kan 11, online, on digital platforms, and Kan BOX.
Russian shelling destroys home of Ukraine’s Eurovision contestant
The singer was in Sweden at the time of the Russian attack, practising for her performance with the band Ziferblat.
'I was scared I'd be shot on stage,' Eden Golan speaks on her fear at Eurovision
Eden Golan recalls the fear before flying to Eurovision, the boos she received and the disgusting behavior of some singers behind the scenes.
NSC warns Israelis travelling to Eurovision to conceal Jewish, Israeli symbols
The NSC's directives come two days after 70 former Eurovision participants penned an open letter demanding Israel not be allowed to take part.
Over 70 former Eurovision contestants call for Israel ban as Yuval Raphael has first rehearsal
The letter posted by the former participants contends that “Kan is complicit in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza."
'Being there is already a victory': Yuval Raphael meets Herzog ahead of Eurovision
"Your story is incredible, and every time I hear the song, my heart swells with pride," Herzog said
Independence Day 2025: 77+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion
Ahead of Israel's Independence Day, Barbara Sofer presents her annual list of things she loves about the Jewish state.
October 7 survivors to accompany Yuval Raphael to Eurovision
The teams accompanying Raphael are afraid to reveal their names for safety and security reasons
