Switzerland

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael

Israel Public Broadcasting Corp. complains about man making threatening gesture at Yuval Raphael

The incident occurred during the traditional Eurovision delegation parade held on Sunday in Basel, Switzerland.

Yuval Raphael preps for Eurovision as protesters call for her removal

Although her first rehearsal was closed to the public, Raphael's performance reportedly has motifs of a caged bird.

Yuval Raphael shines at her second Eurovision rehearsal

The grand final will air on May 17 at 22:00 on Kan 11, online, on digital platforms, and Kan BOX.

NSC warns Israelis travelling to Eurovision to hide Jewish, Israeli symbols

The NSC's directives come two days after 70 former Eurovision participants penned an open letter demanding Israel not be allowed to take part.

'Being there is already a victory': Yuval Raphael meets Herzog ahead of Eurovision

"Your story is incredible, and every time I hear the song, my heart swells with pride," Herzog said

 A Hamas terrorist in the Gaza Strip. February 4, 2025.

Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15

The law, which came in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, gives Swiss authorities "the necessary tools to take action against Hamas activities."

By REUTERS
30/04/2025

Swiss Fencing Association issues apology over anti-Israel snub

The athletes acted out of "personal feelings of discomfort and general empathy toward the situation" rather than out of political considerations, the letter reportedly stated. 

Heirs of Jewish collector settle over Nazi-looted Manet painting in Emil G. Bührle collection

This was just one of more than 250 pieces of artwork hanging in the original owner's villa in Poland before the SS forced him to sell his property in 1935.

October 7 survivors to accompany Yuval Raphael to Eurovision

The teams accompanying Raphael are afraid to reveal their names for safety and security reasons

27/04/2025

Swiss fencers turn backs on gold-winning Israeli team in medal ceremony

Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, congratulated his team but criticized the Swiss team for its "disrespectful behavior."

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