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Israeli Eurovision Rehearsal 'Disrupted' by Protesters

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael's rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final in Basel was disrupted by six protesters on May 15, 2025.
The disruption occurred amid ongoing pro-Palestinian and anti-antisemitism protests in Basel related to the war in Gaza and calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2025.
The six protesters, including a family, wielded oversized Palestinian flags and whistles before security quickly escorted them from the St Jakobshalle arena.
Yuval Raphael, a 24-year-old survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed approximately 1,200 people at the Nova Music Festival, performed 'New Day Will Rise' during the interrupted preview show.
The incident highlights tensions surrounding Israel's participation in Eurovision amid conflict, with the Israeli government condemning the protests as hostile and contest officials emphasizing music's role in promoting inclusion.

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