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Eurovision Chaos: Protests Erupt as Raphael Shines

5/18/2025

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Tensions flared at the Eurovision contest in Basel when two protesters targeted Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, splattering a crew member with paint. As police intervened, pro-Palestinian demonstrations erupted nearby, resulting in clashes. Despite the chaos, Raphael, a survivor of a recent Hamas attack, delivered a powerful performance, ultimately securing second place in the competition.

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Tensions flared at the Eurovision contest in Basel when two protesters targeted Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, splattering a crew member with paint. As police intervened, pro-Palestinian demonstrations erupted nearby, resulting in clashes. Despite the chaos, Raphael, a survivor of a recent Hamas attack, delivered a powerful performance, ultimately securing second place in the competition.