Heute ist der 14.12.2025
Datum: 14.12.2025 - Source 1 (https://www.krone.at/3792677):
- Botschafter David Roet lädt Yuval Raphael, Israels ESC-Teilnehmerin und Überlebende der Hamas-Anschläge vom 7. Oktober 2023, ein, Israel zu besuchen.
- Roet betont, dass es wichtig sein kann, eine andere Perspektive zu hören.
- Der 24-jährige österreichische Countertenor JJ, Sieger des Eurovision Song Contest 2025, hat in der Ukraine negative Reaktionen ausgelöst.
- JJ wurde inspiriert von Anna Netrebko, einer russischen Opernsängerin, die wegen ihrer Nähe zu Wladimir Putin in der Kritik steht.
- Ukrainische Nutzer äußern sich in sozialen Medien und Internetforen beleidigend über JJ und den Eurovision-Sieg Österreichs.
- Kommentare beinhalten Aussagen wie „Scheiß auf Eurovision!“ und Kritik an der Inspiration durch eine russische Künstlerin.
- Anna Netrebko steht seit Beginn des Ukraine-Kriegs unter Druck, und ihre Auftritte werden von Protesten begleitet.
Source 2 (https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/r1wlwc7zxg):
- Raphael's sleeve caught on a chandelier at the end of her performance.
- She concluded her set with "Thank you, Europe. I love you, merci, todah."
- Raphael performed 14th out of 16 acts in the semi-final.
- 10 countries advanced to the grand final scheduled for Saturday, May 17.
- An Israeli flag featuring the symbol of hostages was seen in the crowd but was later ordered to be removed.
- Israel's entry competed against performers from 15 other countries: Australia, Montenegro, Ireland, Latvia, Armenia, Austria, Greece, Lithuania, Malta, Georgia, Denmark, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Serbia, and Finland.
- Viewers also saw songs from France, Germany, and the UK, which qualify automatically for the final as part of the "Big Five."
- Israeli fans outside the arena faced pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a boycott of Israel.
- Naomi from Rishon Lezion hid her flag in her pants to avoid harassment; Ziv from Los Angeles folded his flag after being shouted at.
- Both emphasized the importance of supporting the Israeli performer.
- A pro-Israel rally formed near the arena.
- Local police removed a Nova festival flag and an Israeli flag featuring the hostage symbol, citing them as "provocative."
- Authorities were concerned about potential clashes with Palestinian protesters nearby.
- Moments before the semi-final, Raphael's father expressed pride and encouragement to her.
- Despite disruptions, Raphael received strong support from parts of the audience, who applauded and cheered.
- She stated that the protesting flags "only pushed her harder."
- After her performance, a march with Palestinian flags gathered outside the Eurovision venue, chanting calls to boycott Israel.
Source 3 (https://apnews.com/article/eurovision-israel-gaza-protests-yuval-raphael-basel-e484340e9d33ba5fb3926e10a668c86a):
- Yuval Raphael, 24, represents Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.
- Raphael has maintained a low profile, doing few media interviews during Eurovision week.
- Israel's participation has sparked protests for the second consecutive year.
- Raphael performed "New Day Will Rise" during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final on May 14, 2025.
- She secured enough votes to advance to the final on Saturday.
- Raphael is a survivor of the Hamas attack on a music festival on October 7, 2023.
- Some protesters attempted to disrupt her rehearsal with flags and whistles, but were quickly removed by security.
- Israel has participated in Eurovision for over 50 years and has won four times.
- Protests against Israel's participation have occurred, with demonstrators calling for Israel's expulsion from the contest.
- Approximately 200 protesters marched in Basel, demanding an end to Israel's military actions.
- Concerns have been raised about the treatment of Israeli contestants, with some calling the protests intolerable.
- A demonstration in support of Israel and against antisemitism took place in Basel.
- More than 70 former Eurovision contestants signed a letter calling for Israel's exclusion from the contest.
- Some national broadcasters have requested discussions regarding Israel's participation.
- The European Broadcasting Union emphasized that Israel is represented by broadcaster KAN, not the government, and called for respect for Eurovision's values of neutrality and inclusivity.