The Eurovision Song Contest is currently taking place in Basel, Switzerland, featuring contestants from 37 countries, including Israel. This year, Israel's representative Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, is set to sing a hopeful ballad titled "New Day Will Rise." Despite her personal tragedy and connection to the song, Israel's participation has sparked protests from broadcasters of various countries demanding discussions on its inclusion amid ongoing controversies surrounding the Gaza conflict.
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