Raphael, 24, named Israel’s representative for song contest in Basel, Switzerland, this May after winning finale of The Next Star for Eurovision

Maccabi Tel Aviv players there for Europa League clash against Bodø/Glimt; Police reported no injuries and prevented further incidents

Yuval Raphael  says she's willing to pay the mental price of representing Israel on the international stage amid war; says images in her mind's eye of the victims dancing with her, painful  

Yellow ribbons of solidarity with Gaza hostages featured alongside colorful performances at Tel Aviv's drag festival that opened this week

An art installation titled 'US-Israel War Machine' is  on display at the Chicago Cultural Center, and it has sparked controversy, with 27 city council members submitting a letter to  the mayor, calling for its removal; They allege the artwork promotes antisemitism and deeply offends the sentiments of the Jewish community

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences releases list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards to be held on March 3; 'Emilia Perez' leads with 13 nominations, closely followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' with 10 nominations each  

Israeli midfielder Dor Peretz  gave Maccabi Tel Aviv the advantage over Norway's Boda Glimt and dedicated the goal to the former hostage who returned from Gaza and is a fan of the team