'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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