Most contestants at the Eurovision Song Contest are seeking as much publicity as possible. Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile. The 24-year-old singer has done few media interviews or appearances during Eurovision week,

As fans prepare for the annual European Song Contest - which is being hosted in St Jakobshalle, Basel - many have been calling for Israel to be banned.

The singer's appearance in this year's contest has sparked pushback from protesters over Israel's inclusion in the contest.

Over 200 people protested in the host city of Basel on Wednesday (May 14), demanding an end to Israel's military offensive and the country's expulsion from Eurovision. History shows that bans aren't unprecedented. Belarus was suspended in 2021 for a politically charged song, followed by Russia's exclusion in 2022 amidst the Ukraine conflict.

Amid calls for Israel’s exclusion from the competition, Remember Monday says it is ‘really difficult to comment’

Protesters with Palestinian flags and banners took part in a "silent" march along one of the city's main streets to demonstrate against Israel’s participation in the pan-continental pop competition.

Halperin praised the song as hopeful and “very, very appropriate” for such a difficult time, and shared kind words about the well-known Israeli songwriter Keren Peles.

Israel Eurovision 2025 entry Yuval Raphael will take to the stage in the second semi-final tonight (May 15) as she looks to secure a spot in the grand final next weekend

Israel’s Yuval Raphael ‘booed’ as UK’s Remember Monday deliver ‘perfect’ performance - Austria, France, and Australia also performed at the evening’s event