Eurovision Song Contest
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.
Yuval Raphael, a Hamas attack survivor, is representing Israel at Eurovision
The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, "New Day Will Rise." Israel's Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.
The 10 best songs of Eurovision 2025 — and their chances to win
The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.
