
Between Applause and Alienation
Israel’s Big Eurovision Win in Europe—And the Hatred Behind It
•opinions•Yair Kleinbaum •1

The European public overwhelmingly voted for Yuval Rafael and Israel in the Eurovision final, proving that the human heart can still recognize truth, even through a screen of propaganda.

Between Applause and Alienation

She sang through trauma—and the world answered

She sang. The world listened.

All the drama

Hatred, silence, and viral menace

Songs born of resilience

Eurovision’s Turquoise Carpet