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'I've practised being booed' Israel's Eurovision entry tells BBC

'I've practised being booed' Israel's Eurovision entry tells BBC

Summary

Yuval Raphael, an Israeli singer, is set to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest. She survived a deadly attack at the Nova festival in Israel and has since focused on her singing career. Despite facing protests against Israel's participation in Eurovision, Raphael remains committed to perform.

Key Facts

  • Yuval Raphael is participating in Eurovision representing Israel.
  • She survived an attack by gunmen at the Nova festival in Israel on October 7, 2023.
  • During the attack, she hid in a bomb shelter and was one of 11 survivors there.
  • Raphael began her professional singing career after the attack.
  • She will perform with shrapnel still in her leg at the Eurovision semi-final.
  • Eurovision rules prevent performers from making political statements.
  • Some broadcasters and former contestants have protested Israel's participation in Eurovision.
  • Raphael focuses on music and the Eurovision theme "united by music."
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