Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the Nova music festival terrorist attack by Hamas, won the slot to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest. She channeled her healing process through music and shared her traumatic experience with the world.
Key Points
Yuval Raphael, a survivor of a terrorist attack, won the slot to represent Israel at Eurovision
She used music as a healing process and shared her traumatic experience with the world
Israel faced calls of being banned from the competition due to political reasons
Pros
Yuval Raphael's inspirational story of healing through music
Bringing attention to the experiences of innocent civilians during tragic events
Cons
Facing pushback and anti-Israeli sentiments during international competitions