US EditionYuval Raphael Takes the Stage at the Eurovision Finale
- Yuval Raphael represented Israel and performed "New Day Will Rise" in the Eurovision Song Contest final on May 18, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland.
- Raphael's participation followed a 19-month war in Gaza, including a deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which she survived by hiding in a roadside bomb shelter.
- During the final, a man and a woman attempted a stage invasion by throwing red paint, but security intervened and no injuries occurred amid protests against Israel's military actions.
- Israel received the highest score from the public televote, earning 297 points, but ranked 15th with the juries, resulting in an overall second-place finish behind Austria’s operatic entry "Wasted Love" by JJ.
- Raphael’s strong showing was celebrated within Israel as a significant accomplishment and a heartfelt tribute to those impacted by the conflict, underscoring the difficulty of separating artistic expression from political context.
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