US EditionIsrael's Eurovision Entry Dealt Blow as Graham Norton Sparks Row
- Israeli singer Yuval Raphael performed the song New Day Will Rise at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.
- Calls from broadcasters, artists, and over 70 former contestants have urged the European Broadcasting Union to exclude Israel due to its military actions against Palestine.
- During rehearsals, Yuval Raphael's performances were booed by segments of the audience, leading to allegations that Eurovision used artificial applause to mask the negative reaction.
- Eurovision officials explained that the host broadcaster applies an 'audio sweetening' process to all acts equally, which harmonizes sound and does not affect competition results.
- The controversy highlights broader tensions as the EBU plans to review Israel's future participation following the ongoing Gaza conflict and public protests in Basel.
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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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