Israel
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New music this week (part 1): Songs from Red Sebastian, Victoria De Angelis, Hatari and more
Gabry Ponte, Nebulossa, Donny Montell…
“I would like Eurovision in Vienna without Israel” — 2025 champion JJ calls for changes to the participant list and voting system
“I tried to sneak a Pride flag in during the final”
Spanish newspaper shares the EBU’s warning letter to Israel’s Eurovision delegation following Malmö contest
“Intrusive, offensive, and provocative behaviour”
Spain’s Prime Minister calls for Israel to be banned from Eurovision, as RTVE requests voting reform
RTVE is not alone in its unease
EBU commits to a “wider discussion” about Israel’s appearance at Eurovision
To take place “in due course”
“Their actions are fundamentally at odds with the values of Eurovision” — reigning champion Nemo backs calls for Israel’s exclusion
They also call the Pride flag ban “stupid as f*ck”
Ireland’s RTÉ asks the EBU for a discussion about Israel’s inclusion at Eurovision
The fourth broadcaster to make the request
Over 70 past Eurovision participants sign open letter demanding Israel’s exclusion — including Salvador Sobral, Hadise and Daði Freyr
La Zarra, Jessy Matador, Mae Muller…
RÚV informs the EBU of Icelandic Minister’s “unequivocal” belief that Israel should not participate at Eurovision
RTVSLO has also reaffirmed its position
Wiwi Jury: Israel’s Yuval Raphael with “New Day Will Rise”
“Strong message of perseverance”
New music this week: Songs from Theo Evan & Demy, Katerine Duska & Eleni Foureira, Soraya & Pastora Soler — and more
A week of Eurovision collaborations
Spain’s RTVE calls on the EBU to facilitate an “open debate” on Israel’s participation at Eurovision
The EBU responds saying “all members are eligible to compete”
Yuval Raphael: 10 Facts about Israel’s Eurovision 2025 singer
She already has a connection to Switzerland
New music this week (part 1): Songs from Netta, Barbara Pravi, Katarsis and more
Iveta Mukuchyan, Demy, ISAAK and more.
Yuval Raphael releases “New Day Will Rise,” Israel’s Eurovision 2025 entry
Featuring lyrics in English, French and Hebrew
New music this week (part 1): Songs from alyona alyona, Andrei Ursu, Duncan Laurence and more
Puuluup, LOBODA, Jessy Matador and more