Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest, often shortened to just Eurovision, is a major annual music competition.

The contest, organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), sees countries from across Europe and beyond - including Israel, Azerbaijan and Australia - submit an original song and select an artist to perform the song in a live television and radio broadcast.

The competition has been held almost every year (barring 2020) since 1956 and is extremely popular around the world, and has helped launch the careers of some of the world's most iconic musical artists.

Overall, the songs tend to be cheerful and the event prides itself on being apolitical, though it has come under criticism for some controversies in the past.

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 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael

Despite boycott calls, Israel cleared to participate in Eurovision 2025

Will Israel participate in Eurovision 2025? As far as the new contest director is concerned - there is no question at all.

By YANIV DORNBUSH
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The tech house, upgraded perfumes, unlocking potential, stylish pop-ups, prepping for Eurovision, facial repair, tuna innovations, herbal infusions and enjoyment.

By RONIT MATHIAS
12/04/2025

'Because of war in Gaza': Spain calls for discussion on Israel's participation in Eurovision

Spain's RTVE has requested the EBU discuss Israel's Eurovision 2025 participation due to concerns over the Gaza conflict. In response, Eurovision clarified that all members will participate.

Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj shares battle with bipolar disorder and hospitalization

Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj opens up about his five-year mental health battle and forced hospitalization.

Blood, bullets, and a song: The survivor story behind Israel’s Eurovision entry

"I decided I wasn’t going to live my life with PTSD. I wanted to turn my pain into something meaningful," she said.

Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote

Israel's Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will re-record her entry after fans spotted a small biblical Hebrew pronunciation mistake.

10/03/2025

'New Day Will Rise' – Israel’s Eurovision video revealed

The video shows Raphael singing with a group of young people who clown around outdoors, juggle, dance, play guitar, kiss, and have a picnic.

Eurovision lessons: Israel can tackle poverty through participatory policymaking

By embracing participatory policymaking and empowering marginalized communities, Israel can create a future where poverty is not just a statistic but a challenge that we face – and solve – together.

By YONI BLASBALG
15/02/2025

Azerbaijan chooses Mountain Jewish singer as Eurovision 2025 entry

Asaf Mishiev, 32, is reported to be well known in Azerbaijan's Jewish community, which numbers around 30,000 people.

Keren Peles composes Yuval Raphael's Eurovision song with biblical verses

Even before the announcement about Peles, early Eurovision betting tables show that Israel is currently in the lead. 

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