Jerusalem, 5 May, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Shortly before flying to Switzerland for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Israel’s representative Yuval Rafael met with President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. Rafael, a survivor of the October 7 Nova music festival massacre will perform “New Day Will Rise,” written by Keren Peles.
President Herzog praised Rafael’s courage, calling her story “incredible” and saying, “You will be in the hearts of every Israeli and the Jewish people worldwide.”
Rafael said representing Israel feels like “preparing for the Olympics,” adding, “Just being there is already a victory.”
The competition begins in Basel on May 13.