{"id":15310,"date":"2025-02-17T16:28:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rega.news\/?p=15310"},"modified":"2025-02-17T16:28:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:28:42","slug":"israeli-eurovision-entry-officially-approved-for-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/israeli-eurovision-entry-officially-approved-for-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli Eurovision Entry Officially Approved for Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced today (Monday) that Israel\u2019s entry for Eurovision 2025 has been officially approved and will compete in the contest. This confirmation puts to rest concerns about a potential disqualification, which arose following criticism of the song selection process in Israel.<\/p>\n

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Israel\u2019s 2025 Eurovision representative, Yuval Raphael | Photo: Oren Ben Hakoon\/Flash 90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Song Meets All Competition Requirements”<\/h3>\n

The entry, written and composed by Keren Peles, was selected by Israel\u2019s public broadcaster, KAN, but sparked controversy over alleged irregularities in the selection process. Despite the initial debate, the EBU\u2019s approval ensures that the song meets all regulatory requirements and will move forward in the competition.<\/p>\n

The song, chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision, will be performed by Yuval Raphael and was unveiled in a special KAN broadcast titled Our Song for Eurovision<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Israel\u2019s 2025 Eurovision representative, Yuval Raphael | Photo: Oren Ben Hakoon\\Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Next Stage: Preparing for Eurovision 2025<\/h3>\n

With the EBU\u2019s approval secured, preparations for Israel\u2019s participation in the prestigious international competition are now in full swing. As anticipation builds, all eyes are on how the song will resonate with European audiences. The Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place in Sweden in May 2025, where Israel aims to deliver a standout performance and achieve a strong placement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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