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Eurovision winner JJ 'disappointed' Israel not banned from contest

by Erez Linn

"There should be greater transparency on the issue of televoting. This year it was all very strange about it," JJ explained to El Pais.

Did Germany save Israel from Eurovision ban?

by Erez Linn

According to report in Turkish media by anti-Israel reporter, Germany’s ARD threatened to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel was excluded.

'The public has spoken': Scooter Braun defends Israeli Eurovision star

by Inbal Chiat

Music industry heavyweight Scooter Braun has launched a passionate defense of Israeli Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael, who faced accusations of vote manipulation despite winning the public vote and placing second overall in the 2025 competition.

Could Israel be banned from Eurovision?

by ILH Staff

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel’s exclusion, likens situation to Russia. Finland’s representative claims Yuval Raphael's success was “unfair”.

Spain appeals Eurovision vote after Israel secures 2nd place

by Miri Weissman

Spanish broadcasters are crying foul over Israel's surprising success at Eurovision 2025, formally requesting that the competition's organizers examine its voting methodology after Yuval Raphael secured a second-place finish despite receiving lukewarm support from judges.

Against all odds: Yuval Raphael takes 2nd place in Eurovision 2025

by Adi Nirman

The Israeli contestant surges from 15th to 2nd place with massive public support despite minimal jury points as viewers back home watched from shelters.

Israel qualifies for Eurovision 2025 final

by Nathan Stolero and Adi Nirman

Despite boos, Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final, concluding her semi-final performance with roars from the Basel audience.

Israel's Yuval Raphael stands strong amid protests ahead of Eurovision semi-final

by Eran Swissa and Adi Nirman

Israel's Eurovision representative discusses protest tensions and final preparations in exclusive Israel Hayom interview.

Will Celine Dion perform in Eurovision 2025?

by Adi Nirman

Pre-recorded message at the dress rehearsal suggests absence despite Swiss broadcaster maintaining contact with the Canadian singer.

Pro-Palestinian protestor arrested after threatening Israeli Eurovision delegation

by Eran Swissa

Swiss police detained suspect following throat-slitting gesture toward Israel's representatives at the opening ceremony.

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