Did Israel tip Eurovision 2025 results? NYT report delves into voting data

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Did Israel tip Eurovision 2025 results? NYT report delves into voting data Middle East

Issued on: 14/05/2026 - 11:55

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As the Eurovision returns, an investigation by the New York Times has revealed how Israel may have influenced voters to help its contestant Yuval Raphael in last year's edition. Story by James Vasina.

Video by: James VASINA Keywords for this article

• Israel
• Benjamin Netanyahu
• Middle East
• Gaza Strip
• West Bank
• Eurovision

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