Yuval Raphael representing Israel walks on stage during the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony at St. Jakobshalle on May 17, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.

The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, "New Day Will Rise." Israel's Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.

I sraeli singer Yuval Raphael is scheduled to perform in the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday, representing Israel with her song "New Day Will Rise." Raphael was among those present at ...

Spain’s national jury did not give Israel any points, but twelve countries plus the "rest of the world" vote gave Israel their top scores. Yuval Raphael at the Eurovision final, May 17, 2025.

Yuval Raphael carries the hopes of a nation on her shoulders as she represents Israel at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. And the 24-year-old may find she is judged on more than just her ...

Israel’s 2025 Eurovision Singer Yuval Raphael Wants Anthem ‘New Day Will Rise’ to Send Her Message of Hope ‘All Over the World’ The singer's appearance in this year's contest has sparked ...

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael was left “shaken and upset” after pro-Palestinian protesters tried to storm the stage during the Eurovision Song Contest final. The incident took place as the 7 ...

Protesters wave Palestinian flags as Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, walks the Turquoise Carpet at the opening of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 11, 2025.

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael is representing Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest. She performs "New Day Will Rise" during a dress rehearsal for the second semifinal in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14.

RAPHAEL: Mr. President, my name is Yuval Raphael, and I'm a 24-year-old survivor of October 7 massacre. ESTRIN: Raphael was at the Nova Music Festival when Hamas invaded southern Israel on October ...