Eurovision Song Contest
Netherlands to sit out Eurovision for second year in protest of Israel’s participation
Weeks after saying it was confident the Netherlands would return, NPO said no Dutch broadcaster was willing to take on the entry over concerns about Israel’s participation in the contest.
Eurovision runner-up Yuval Raphael to return to Nova to perform three years after massacre
Netherlands to return to Eurovision 2027 after boycotting Israel’s participation
Ireland will not participate in 2027 Eurovision, broadcaster announces, citing situation in Gaza
Israel’s Yuval Raphael qualifies for Eurovision final
Raphael sang “New Day Will Rise,” a song by Keren Peles that references the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel.
New doc ‘Hurricane in Malmo’ looks at Eden Golan's Eurovision experience
Documentary about Eden Golan competing in the contest in Sweden last year.
Yuval Raphael keeps her cool at Eurovision's turquoise carpet
Raphael, who looked lovely in a flirty light-colored minidress, carried an Israeli flag past demonstrators screaming pro-Palestine slogans.
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."