Israel’s Yuval Raphael qualified for Eurovision’s grand final amidst protests during her rehearsal, where demonstrators displayed oversized Palestinian flags. The ongoing conflict has sparked controversy over Israel’s participation, with calls for debate from several broadcasters and protests in Switzerland. Despite the tensions, Raphael’s performance went smoothly and her song, “New Day Will Rise,” is among the favorites to win, while the second semi-final saw notable acts qualify, including Austria’s JJ and Luxembourg’s Laura Thorn.
