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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.

Over 350 artists sign open letter on Gaza 'passivity' at Cannes

by Adi Nirman

The letter, which protests "indifference" in the industry to the harsh reality in Gaza, makes no reference to the Israeli hostages still held there.

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.

Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible: Escaping unflattering viral photo

by Inbal Chiat

Cruise (62) found himself small and overshadowed – not by a villain or a dangerous stunt, but by one innocent photo proving that in Hollywood, there are things more dangerous than stunts without safety nets, such as an unflattering camera angle.

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.

Eurovision director calls protests 'peaceful' as Israel files complaint

by Adi Nirman

Israel's Public Broadcasting Corporation Kan filed a complaint with the Swiss Police after a pro-Palestinian protester made a throat-slitting gesture toward the Israeli delegation.

Oct. 7 on screen: 'Our way to tell the world what happened'

by Maya Cohen and Adi Nirman

The internationally acclaimed Israeli series "Fauda" is filming its new season focused on Hamas' deadly attack, with shooting taking place in a region targeted on Oct. 7.

Reporting from Basel: Eurovision 2025 begins

by Nathan Stolero

Swiss city embraces Eurovision festivities while maintaining relative calm for Israeli visitors, offering stark contrast to last year's tensions in Malmö.

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