Israeli singer Yuval Raphael secured second place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel with her song "New Day Will Rise." Despite facing anti-Israel protests and the trauma of surviving the Nova Festival massacre, Raphael's powerful performance resonated with viewers worldwide, garnering significant popular votes. Her song's message of hope and resilience touched many, overshadowing even a missile attack on Tel Aviv during the broadcast. Raphael dedicated her performance to Israel, its people, and the hostages held by Hamas. Austria's JJ won with "Wasted Love."

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