Eurovision
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael at a Eurovision rehearsal in Basel, Switzerland, May 6, 2025. Photo: Alma Bengtsson/EBU
May 22, 2025, 8:00 am
Events highlight contrast of fear and hope
The country Israel and Am Yisrael have more people on our side than we thought.
By AJN STAFF
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, representing Israel with the song, 'New Day Will Rise,' walks on the turquoise carpet next to the Basel Town Hall, with protesters' Palestinian flags behind, during the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 11, 2025. Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP
May 12, 2025, 9:02 am
Yuval Raphael stands strong as Eurovision week kicks off
Israel's Yuval Raphael and her team have been met by protests and threats as Eurovision week begins, with Kan public broadcaster filling a complaint with Swiss police.
By AMY SPIRO, AFP and TOI STAFF
May 7, 2025, 8:39 am
A Nova survivor, Israel’s Eurovision hopeful is ready to ‘give my dreams a chance’
Yuval Raphael, who’ll represent Israel with New Day Will Rise, adopts a carefully apolitical tone ahead of the highly charged contest, saying "I’m 100% focused on my song"
By AMY SPIRO
Mamagama band members, from left, Arif Imanov, Asaf Mishiyev and Hasan Heydar. Photo: Tato Panahi
April 27, 2025, 9:18 am
Azerbaijan is sending a Jewish singer to Eurovision
Asaf Mishiyev, the lead singer of Mamagama, says he never faces antisemitism in Baku and offers support to Israel's Yuval Raphael: "We're proud of her and we hope she will shine".
By AMY SPIRO
Singer Valerie Hamaty performs at the ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv, Sept. 7, 2022. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
January 7, 2025, 10:21 am
Breaking boundaries through song
Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision.
Eden Golan during the flag parade before the Eurovision Grand Final. Photo: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 16, 2024, 8:00 am
Light in the darkness
In the face of hostility and outright hatred, Golan responded with dignity far beyond her young years.
By Carly Adno
Eden Golan of Israel enters the arena during the flag parade before the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024. (The Times of Israel: AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
May 12, 2024, 9:34 pm
Israel finishes 5th as Switzerland wins Eurovision in Malmo
Israel’s entry receives second-highest public vote after months of activists calling for it to be barred; Irish and Portuguese acts make small pro-Palestinian gestures on screen.
By AMY SPIRO
Daniel Estrin. Photo: Mike Dann
May 25, 2023, 9:38 am
Voyage of a lifetime
Perth-based synth-metal band Voyager was the first group to represent Australia at Eurovision, coming first in their semifinal to progress to the final stage. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to lead singer Daniel Estrin about his journey.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Noa Kirel performs during the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Photos: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 18, 2023, 12:45 pm
Noa Kirel takes home third place
Israel’s Noa Kirel finished in third place in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, in the best showing for the country since Netta Barzilai won the competition in 2018 with Toy
By Amy Spiro & AJN Staff
Noa Kirel of Israel performs during the first semi final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 10, 2023, 8:54 am
Israel’s Noa Kirel rides Unicorn to Eurovision grand final
Pop singer says she did the ‘maximum to represent the country with pride’ at international song contest in Liverpool. She will compete for the top prize on Saturday night.
By AMY SPIRO
Noa Kirel in the clip for her 2023 Eurovision song Unicorn. Photo: Kan 11
March 14, 2023, 3:09 pm
Noa Kirel unveils her Eurovision song contest entry
21-year-old singer channels her inner mythical beast in music video for international song competition: ‘It’s a song that represents all of us, the whole country’
By AMY SPIRO
Noa Kirel performs during the 70th Miss Universe pageant. Photo: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit
July 13, 2022, 2:17 pm
Higher hopes for Eurovision 2023 with chart-topper Noa Kirel
Israel has chosen Noa Kirel to represent the country in the 2023 Eurovision Song Content.
By AMY SPIRO
Ukraine's 2022 Eurovision act, "Kalush Orchestra." Photo: Maxim Fesenko
April 5, 2022, 2:19 pm
Ukraine’s Eurovision act arrives in Israel for joint tour, live show in Tel Aviv
Kalush Orchestra granted permission to leave country amid fighting, for promotional events including ‘Israel Calling,’ a 4-day tour culminating in a concert Thursday.
By AMY SPIRO
Composer John Capek at work.
February 25, 2022, 11:20 am
Capek eyes up Eurovision
"Music is my language. I speak music better than I speak English!"
By Mia Gardiner
Michael Ben David performs I.M. on X-Factor in Israel. Photo: Screenshot
February 21, 2022, 7:00 am
Ben David to rep Israel in 2022
X-Factor winner, Michael Ben David will represent Israel at Eurovision.
By AJN STAFF
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