US EditionIsrael 'Booed' and 'Jeered' at Eurovision Amid Attempts to Storm the Stage
- On May 17, 2025, Israeli singer Yuval Raphael took the stage to perform at the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel, an event marked by political protests and tensions.
- Her participation followed ongoing controversies, including demands by over 70 former contestants to ban Israel and pro-Palestinian protests outside the venue waving flags and burning flares.
- During Raphael's performance of "New Day Will Rise," some audience members booed and jeered, two tried to storm the stage, and online videos appeared to show audible disapproval mixed with cheers.
- The European Broadcasting Union denied censoring audience reactions, stating the contest remains non-political and that no booing was heard in the official broadcast.
- This polarizing event highlighted persistent geopolitical conflicts affecting international cultural contests and raised questions about security and censorship at Eurovision.
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