US EditionIsrael's Eurovision Entry Dealt Blow as Graham Norton Sparks Row
- Israeli singer Yuval Raphael represented Israel at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, amid growing controversy and protests.
- More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have urged that Israel be barred from participating in the competition due to its military operations in Gaza and the broader conflict with Palestine.
- Yuval Raphael's performance of New Day Will Rise faced boos in the hall, which Eurovision organizers tried to mask by adding amplified applause through audio sweetening.
- UK commentator Graham Norton highlighted the varied reactions from the audience, noting that the response to Yuval Raphael's performance was not uniform.
- The European Broadcasting Union will hold discussions after the contest to review Israel's future participation due to the polarized reception and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Alice Teodorescu Måwe's Criticism of the Words About Israel in SVT
MEP Alice Teodorescu Måwe (KD) is furious at the SVT commentators' statements about Israel in Eurovision. - I simply don't think this should be politicized and it is done in a way that is not done with any other entry, she says.
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