Maybe people were simply voting for the song and the performance, not expressing any deeper political sentiment. Either way, we have reason to feel proud.
Dancing together allowed us to be with this DJ in his smile and his pain through the same action, to grieve with him, and to let him bring us joy.
The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel came across plainly in the song.
The photo of Raphael on Friday was snapped in the same location where Herzl posed in 1901 when he was attending the fifth Zionist Congress.
Supernova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael’s participation in Eurovision symbolizes Israeli resilience amid hostility.
Raphael recounted spotting her fellow Nova music festival survivors in the audience, cheering her along.
Jon Polin shared how, since October 7, they have come to know and love the entire Alexander family. “Today, we are celebrating with all of you,” he said.
A state commission of inquiry is vital for uncovering the truth behind October 7 and rebuilding trust in the government and its institutions.
In the video, Yosef-Chaim Ohana appears to blame Israeli authorities as being responsible and having blood on their hands.
Many Eurovision fans bet money on the outcome, and bookmakers around the world currently rank Raphael fifth to win, out of 37 competitors.
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