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Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

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Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.
Declassified documents about Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, who fled to Argentina after World War II.

Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele

Mengele, the monstrous doctor known as the Angel of Death, ran a horrifying system of experiments on Auschwitz camp prisoners, exploiting his professional status to advance Nazi racial theory.

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The Helvetia statue in front of a Swiss flag on the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) ahead of a press conference on Swiss banks' capital requirements in Bern, Switzerland, April 22, 2026.

Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million

The proposal stipulates the permanent resident population must not exceed 10 million before 2050, and that Switzerland should end its freedom of movement accord with the EU.

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Samelet showroom.

Samelet to market Chinese Chery models in Switzerland

Another Israeli importer receives a major European franchise and strengthens ties with a Chinese automaker already represented in Israel by rivals. Samelet already operates in Greece and Romania.

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Hamas ban in Switzerland finally comes into effect - interview

A similar ban is being considered regarding Hezbollah, reveals David Zuberbühler, a Swiss parliamentarian who promoted the Hamas ban

MAY 22, 2025ByOHAD MERLIN
Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.

Yuval Raphael: 'There will be no real victory without the hostages'

The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel came across plainly in the song.

MAY 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yuval Raphael qualified for the Eurovision final in the second semi final on Thursday night.

Eurovision: Switzerland once again bows to the conqueror - opinion

Switzerland, the neutral country, approves anti-Semitic riots in the name of "freedom of expression," but prohibits pro-Israeli demonstrations.

MAY 15, 2025ByANAT VIDOR
Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.

Undercover agents, no-fly zones: Israel prepares for pro-Palestinian protests at Eurovision

Basel’s law enforcement announced on Tuesday that it was banning all drone flights until 18 May.

MAY 13, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Basel 4 Palestine group announces that it wishes to "turn the turquoise carpet" of Eurovision "Palestinian."

Yuval Raphael keeps her cool at Eurovision's turquoise carpet

Raphael, who looked lovely in a flirty light-colored minidress, carried an Israeli flag past demonstrators screaming pro-Palestine slogans.

MAY 13, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
YUVAL RAPHAEL walks the turquoise carpet on Sunday in Basel, while pro-Palestinian protests take place

Yuval Raphael advances in Eurovision predictions as protesters call for exclusion of Israel

Eurovision’s director has repeatedly responded to such calls, saying Eurovision is a contest between public broadcasters, not gov'ts.

MAY 12, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
Yuval Rafael performs in her second pre-contest rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest last week.

Israel Public Broadcasting Corp. complains about man making threatening gesture at Yuval Raphael

The incident occurred during the traditional Eurovision delegation parade held on Sunday in Basel, Switzerland.

MAY 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas on the Nova festival in Israel's south, sings on a stage in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on January 23, 2025.

Yuval Raphael preps for Eurovision as protesters call for her removal

Although her first rehearsal was closed to the public, Raphael's performance reportedly has motifs of a caged bird.

MAY 10, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN, DAVID BRINN, REUTERS
Yuval Raphael is representing Israel this year at Basel in the Eurovision song contest

Yuval Raphael shines at her second Eurovision rehearsal

The grand final will air on May 17 at 22:00 on Kan 11, online, on digital platforms, and Kan BOX.

MAY 9, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
Yuval Rafael at her second Eurovision rehearsal in Basel, May 9, 2025.

NSC warns Israelis travelling to Eurovision to conceal Jewish, Israeli symbols

The NSC's directives come two days after 70 former Eurovision participants penned an open letter demanding Israel not be allowed to take part.

MAY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.