Yuval Raphael: Survivor of October 7 and Israel's Eurovision 2025 Representative

[@MillennialForChrist]

Wow, my heart...this is like hearing a Holocaust 2.0 from a survivor. I am an American ✝️ woman & Israel, the hostages & the IDF have been in my prayers almost everyday from 10/7/23 through this new year January. I am One For Israel. I'm very glad that young woman survived!!!

[@sjoerd1239]

BS. Stop milking the holocaust. The holocaust was a genuine tragedy. Now the abused have become the abuser.

[@marilynshepherd6480]

Mountains of bull peddled by Israel, they knew and did nothing but murder their own people, the genocide of Gaza was already planned

[@federicoviena]

so another genocide defender 🤮 and child butcher bride🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@drdonna4915]

Thank you. ❤❤❤❤

[@user-mt2mg1nw3b]

Please read the Talmud

[@Heidi-ei3sz]

I had to stop halfway through the interview because I was sobbing for this poor young lady and what she and all of the people at the Nova festival had to go through. The terror she must have felt. My heart goes out to Yuval. But she is strong, my gosh is she strong. Singing is your therapy, keep singing and sing for all of those who can't. Am Yisrael Chai!

[@federicoviena]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@drdonna4915]

​@@federicoviena Hater. Get help.

[@kimweidner7351]

You are a true warrior and I will never forget this interview. You are indeed fighting back, my heart goes out to you with love, adoration and respect. May The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bring an abundance of life and I pray for your continued healing. Peace to you, love from America. ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱❤️

[@MichelSIMON-vu8of]

@kimweidner7351 Like many Israelis, I don't think that Yuval Raphael believes in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, nor does she worship Him. Why? Because if that were the case, she would not have attended the Nova Festival on Shabbat and Simchat Torah (Rejoicing of the Torah). Like all participants of the Nova Festival, she violated Shabbat. Did Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob violate Shabbat?

[@BlainEnoch]

​@MichelSIMON-vu8ofShame on you. You should delete that disgusting comment at once if you have any shred of human decency.

[@BlainEnoch]

​@MichelSIMON-vu8of I'm so angry that you decided to defile this testimony with your words.

[@marcdavid8035]

@MichelSIMON-vu8of Commntaire inutile....malfaisant....

[@MichelSIMON-vu8of]

@@marcdavid8035 Bien au contraire, il est très utile et bienfaisant. Ce qui est malfaisant c'est l'instrumentalisation que font les Judéo-sionistes et leurs alliés des crimes du Hamas du 7 octobre pour légitimer le génocide des Palestiniens. L'Histoire jugera les Judéo-sionistes et leurs alliés, quant au Jugement de l'Eternel il sera terrible

[@eunicechang8329]

As a Korean-Canadian, I stand with Israel 🇮🇱 I feel like South Korea (where im originally from) might end up in Israel’s shoes due to bad tensions with North Korea. So I thought, I should stand with Israel because Israel might be standing with South Korea in the future if that happens in Korea.

[@danielspivak3926]

In my experience Koreans and Indians support Israel the most consistently, for exactly this reason. You won't find Israelis siding with North Korea in any such war: North Korea actually sent pilots and airplanes against us in the Yom Kippur war! But my impression is that, in the event of such a war, South Korea as a no-nonsense country would turn North Korea into a parking lot too fast for this to matter.

[@HYPEMANTV0]

😂 then you’re dumb

[@HYPEMANTV0]

@@danielspivak3926no one supports Israel 😂

[@eunicechang8329]

@@HYPEMANTV0 F off Hamas lover

[@giliatt]

As an Israeli and a jew I support South Korea all the way!

[@DoloresGenaille]

God bless you courageous young lady ! Love from Canada!❤❤

[@garyanthony4854]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Rebecca_Sunnybrook_Farm]

Yuval -- You are brave, courageous, resilient. You are strong. You are "am yisrael chai".

[@dommedelores281]

nitzans dad is a such a hero. the fact that he didn’t wait around and went to find her himself. that’s the kind of husband i want

[@Scarlet-Bonez]

Prayers to Israel and the people. Prayers of healing not only the wounds but of the soul of each one. ❤

[@PaoloBaldacchino]

You made an old man cry...both for you and your father. I am a father to a beautiful lady just like you. Why do the useful idiots still side with the other side?

[@faisalahmadzai3838]

You should ask them why those settlers are there in the first place, for stealing Palastinian land ????

[@sierrannomad]

There are no sides, we all need to choose humanity. No one is more or less evil, everyone has their narrative - we each justify our version of violence. When we learn to listen and respect the narrative of others, they will listen and also respect us.

[@EvelyneNewsongsApril]

@@faisalahmadzai3838lies your father told you! There is no fakestinian land! It’s all in your delusional brain!

[@cfenton]

@@faisalahmadzai3838😂😂 don't you get bored of talking st u pids things???

[@faisalahmadzai3838]

​​​@@sierrannomad bro he is a blind doctrinated person, he can't understand that the war started on 1948 by Isrealis ...

[@christinacyr]

I am glad that you survived that harrowing, gutwrentching experience. God has a plan for your life, keep strong! ❤🙏👣🇮🇱

[@ElectroPlatingExpert-i7z]

Your a great Person and i hope many people like me that are no Fan of Eurovision will call for you, for Israel. This resilience you and all survivours showed is Testament to the World why Jews are still there after many thousand years. There could not be a tougher people to bear the burden to be Gods people.

[@CreatingLoveProject]

Wow wowo wow....what a horrible experience.... to go through this.... and then so many in the world not even believe it.... Wishing Yuval all the best!!!! Am Yisrael Chai!

[@sharonhack5027]

Thank you for sharing your story. The truth must be told 😪🙏

[@ritareginabernardini4343]

Oh my God. We cant to imagine everything you had passing in that day, too horrible... may God bless and protect you and all in Israel ❤🇧🇷🙏

[@ifarchi4]

If this is not a genocide.. What is genocide? Yuval, your story is an inspiration, you're a brave woman, i can't wait for Europe to fall in love with you ❤🙏

[@drdonna4915]

The Paliestinans attempted a genocide in Israel.

[@derekkoonin3460]

What a terrible nightmare. 💙🇮🇱💙

[@MichelSIMON-vu8of]

@derekkoonin3460 I agree with you; it's a nightmare for the Palestinians. This nightmare lasted one day for the Israelis (October 7th), 465 days for the Palestinians in Gaza, and continues in the West Bank

[@תהילהמואטי]

​@MichelSIMON-vu8of You are wrong! This could end when Hamas would bring back all 250 hostages the next day, but Hamas didn't. Bibi netanyau said in USA congress that this war will end when Hamas brings back all the hostages and put his gun down. Until now Hamas didn't.

[@Deb-z5n]

⁠@MichelSIMON-vu8of The nightmare caused by the atrocities committed by Hamas on Oct 7 when they started the war, didn’t just last for one day. That is a very naive thing to say. The anxiety and suffering of Israelis after such barbaric attacks, has continued since Oct 7 to the present day. Hamas broke a ceasefire and started the war. The Gazans elected these terrorists as their leaders, so how did they expect them to behave? Israel was forced to retaliate and to try to crush Hamas, but unfortunately Hamas hid under hospitals, schools and apartment buildings, using their own civilians as human shields and causing casualties to their own people. If the people of Gaza want to try to have a better life, they need to have a moderate government which doesn’t keep trying to destroy Israel. Then they could aim for a two-state solution without starting wars, which would give them a chance for a better life than under Hamas.

[@hareltzadok3150]

@MichelSIMON-vu8of Our hand was always extended in peace until you severed it on Oct-7th. Unfortunately, you misinterpreted it as weakness and have been redeeming this misconception ever since. Our victory lies in allowing this extraordinary woman to share her true story, following the horrors inflicted by the Nukhba on her, while the people in Gaza handed out candies in celebration.

[@brianbozo2447]

4 hours waiting? That sounds like a very incompetent emergency response.?!

[@perfect6537]

You are a true hero! I hope that Israel will win this war and you will win Eurovision 2025. Best Wishes 😢💙

[@RosslynR]

MAY YOUR SOUL BE IN JUDGEMENT THROUGH ALL ETERNITY! SO MOTE IT WILL BE!

[@darkdestroyer4228]

​@@RosslynR you will be the one judged for eternity, for according yourself the right to judge when only god can do it, and that's in all religions. Funny that you don't even know what even an atheist like I know.

[@darkdestroyer4228]

​@@RosslynRlet me guess, your from the auto-proclamed "religion of peace" ? Lmao.

[@liona6973]

​@@darkdestroyer4228 100% sure

[@drdonna4915]

​@@RosslynR Everyone soul is in judgement. Duh.

[@Proud2bejewish]

You are such a fighter. You deserve the world. You are not alone. We’re all with you 🇮🇱❤🎗️

[@Natari2121]

What a brave young lady filled with a beautiful light. May God bless you 🤍🇮🇱🙏🏽✝️

[@seasonwalk5776]

Thank you for sharing your story. You and your country citizens went through hell on October 7. It's unfortunate those who died in such a brutal way. Happy you survived and to tell us what happened. May God give you courage to carry on in life.

[@carolbeukes4810]

My heart is broken 💔. I am so very sorry that this happened to you and everyone in Isreal that was at the festival and areas near Gaza. You did great. These people chose evil. It's a decision, and God will not be kind to Palestinians. They will suffer a fate worse than a war. Hell will forever be their home. Bless you for speaking up. We need you to speak up. #Keepgoing. 🙏🙏💪

[@eden3685]

As Israeli and a jew she makes us really proud of this very strong and very talented lady

[@GG80s]

Beautiful survivor story. Wishing you much health and success in life x

[@michaelcowen6137]

Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.

[@larisasapir7536]

You already are a winner, surviving that nightmare and staying alive to tell the story ! Best of luck to you from US!

[@grantbradshaw7907]

What a beautiful lady to admire and very brave

[@mislalmaashow3533]

Baby I’m so glad you made it home 🇮🇱💕✝️🇪🇷🇮🇱💕

[@brynward7439]

G-d bless you. Ty for sharing your story detailing the war crimes. So glad you are safe. Bring them home.

[@porferiaerandio6111]

Thank God! You are alive and the other. It was God's hand covering you and the other survivors. Thanks for sharing God bless you and Israel. Praying 🙏 for you from the Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@drdonna4915]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pelub46]

So brave and strong! Never again! Am Yisrael Chai ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@susangruener6887]

I am praying for you and every survivor and every hostage. I am praying for all of Israel! May God heal your mind and soul.😢❤

[@wwjd1171]

Keep sharing your story. People who only watch mainstream media will never know the truth about October 7! God bless you Yuval!

[@mirayadingabay5520]

I hope and pray you'll heal from the nightmare experience,you are doing great explaining to the world trying to make difference,we are so proud of you you'll represent Israel in the Eurovision,Best of luck✨💛🎶

[@omahhumvajragurupadmasiddhihum]

I'm so sorry sweetheart for everything you've been through, I wish I could hug you 😢🫂💕

[@KandeShack]

What an incredibly brave, strong and determined beautiful young woman! I pray for those still in captive!🙏🏻

[@sagbon98]

Israeli pride. So proud of her for surviving and for going on to represent Israel at the Eurovision. Bring it home 💙 and bring everyone home 💛

[@privateprivate22]

I admire Yuval courage and I also think how brave of her to go to hostile Eurovision where Hamas supporters will try to harass, to disturb, to disrupt without facing consequences.

[@ivandgr8224]

Your story of courage and resilience in the face of death is so inspiring, and I hope you will do extremely well and win Eurovision 2025. God has a purpose for you and I hope and pray you will find Him as He has come for the whole world.

[@rachellesawyer6523]

Thank you Yuval Raphael

[@TanjaPs328]

Thank you Yuval❤

[@NancyHardy-yp6wp]

😢thank you for sharing. Keep sharing so no one will forget

[@marksheehan8026]

Unbelievable,, wow may Gods justice and mercy be done ..

[@ranahabiburrehman2262]

Thanks God who were always been with you and keep you safe and bring you back to your beloved family. Its like a miracle. You are really a hero of your nation ❤

[@MarjaRolfes-e6j]

God bless you and keeps you in His embrace!

[@handihondo2621]

If you only read about the events of 7 October 2023 through this woman, you might not be touched, but because from the start I knew about the events of 7 October 2023, this woman's story is actually more terrifying. Hamas can no longer exist in Gaza forever!!

[@mardischwenger8968]

Your experience is heartbreaking, wishing you hope, peace and a life of purpose.

[@percula1000]

We wil never forget 😢❤🇮🇱

[@KiwikimNZ]

I think this story of these beautful people in this shelter is the most disturbing story. These people went through hell time and time and time again. Lying there in that heat, aiming dead bodies, smoke, fragments of blown up friends all over you. This is truly a miracle that the other girl in the shelter’s father got to them . I can’t imagine how completely terrifying this would have been for these survivors. It makes me feel sick. All the very best honey. You have come a very long way in the past year and a bit. Bless you, may you ou go on to have a life that brings you joy and one day that healing settles within you and in time. You have been to hell and back. ❤

[@niccolomedici4482]

(There are a few other testimonies, from other such "shelters" (I think there were 4 or 5 shelters). E.g., search for "Rafael Zimerman". Few survived, unfortunately.)

[@ElviraLöwenstein]

Thank you very much and many greetings to you,dear Yuval.I pray for you and my jewish people.I pray for all the hostages in the gazastripe.❤🫂🇮🇱🙏🇮🇱🎗🙏 Daughter of Zion.❤🫂Your people is my people and your God is my God.🇮🇱❤️🫂Israel is in my heart.The jewish people is in my heart..❤🇮🇱❤️🇮🇱🫂🇮🇱🙏🇮🇱🎗🙏 Dear Yuval;I wish you,your parents and family Shabbat Shalom.

[@dadofcode8628]

People sympathising with Palestinian people should watch this.

[@spacebanana5000]

They watched literal footage of what Hamas filmed and said "by any means necessary". Evil.

[@imafreakingmuffin]

So people sympathizing with the innocent Palestinian babies being blown up would change their minds because of this video? I feel horrible for the victims of the attack, and my sympathy for those affected by the October attack does not diminish my sympathy for the Palestinians who have been wrongfully murdered by Netanyahu and his minions.

[@jeanneb7989]

It is so hard to listen to the recording of her and her dad. Praying for the hostages.

[@AnneMarieMulrooney2024]

You are an Incredibly beautiful brave young woman. May God heal you of all the trauma so terrorists don’t t have one more minute of your life. A gifted speaker, keep sharing. Much love from Ireland ❤❤

[@dianaluzzatto9799]

Yuval - you deserve to win.

[@sherylsmith3946]

You are a true survivor. Thank you for standing tall and standing proud. So glad you and countless others survived. Fir those that didn't our hearts are forever broken. May they never be forgotten ❤

[@gxyb766]

Incredible. I hope Israel wins.

[@YoavMoran]

Israel lost at 7.10. But we will rebuild, we will learn from that huge loss, and we will come out of it stronger at the end. We must, our children's life depends on it.

[@brokenpremise]

Wins what? Good luck with that. They lost the day they started forcing people off their land. Oct 7 is small justice for 78 years of tormenting a native population

[@gxyb766]

@ We're talking about Eurovision here, sweetpea. But don't you know that Arabs aren't native to the Levant? They invaded, conquered and colonized it during the Caliphate Invasions, oppressing or destroying the local peoples and cultures. Take a moment to educate yourself.

[@AnimalSalad]

Just to quote what u just said… “They lost the day they started by forcing pple off their land” By ‘they/their’ u mean Israel right? U are talking about Israel. So u admit its their land. We are making progress finally. There is hope for the useless idiots yet

[@YoavMoran]

@@brokenpremise you're right, that's us colonizers with 3500 years of history, including a king ruling this country 3000 years ago, *with actual archeological artifacts to back it all*. But hey, if you wanna play the stupid card - it's your prerogative.

[@KimKendell-sh7pu]

Thank you for telling me,. It was such a personal experience to me listening to you with tears in my eyes. You have the real hutspa of your people,! The strength to tell me how much agony you went through and then when you accepted that God might take you there… you allowed His strength to fill you 🙏🏻 to fight on and help to save those alive in that hell hole with you. God bless you and continue to strengthen you Yuval. Much love from 🇦🇺

[@b.d6642]

On her audition for the next star (the Israeli tv show where the Eurovision representative is chosen) Yuval chose to sing anyone by demi Lovato. One of the hosts said to her "demi Lovato was in a very dark place when she wrote that song, why did you choose it?", and she proceeded to tell her story, and explained that she identifies with how demi Lovato in the song is calling for help, but realizes "nobody's listening to me". And on her final performance in the show, she sang a ballad version of dancing queen by Abba, in commémoration of all of the young women who were killed in the nova massacre

[@anetbarrie3807]

Thank you. Brave girl. Love from South Africa

[@EA00000]

I am lessening to her and is like I am watching movie ? This girl is incredible this experience will stay with her forever ! In moment she become strong and fearless ! Is difficult to lessen and imagine experience ! Lord reward her with strength and beautiful voice ❤ looking forward to see this hero’s girl in Eurovision and win ❤ lots love from Poland 🇵🇱

[@darrellnorris3506]

We live in a fallen evil dark world of sin ; but take cheer JESUS said I have over come the world , except him today as your Saviour before it’s to late, Thankyou for your story ,,❤️🇮🇱

[@jfern6673]

Justice is being dished out to them for last year or more.. more justice yet to come ❤

[@claucemicro1080]

That’s no justice. By the way, did you see that Gazans looked well nourished, some even fat? The leaders aren’t starving. If the general population is starving that’s because of their own leaders and not because Israel blocks food from entering Gaza.

[@Deb-z5n]

@@claucemicro1080 Agree 100%

[@Mel92py]

Killïng is no justice....at least not for us Christians.

[@iHadNoName]

"Freedom fighters" Thank you for your story and i wish you manage to get your life vack on track. Sorry for all the losses and horror you have been through.

[@EliGanim01]

Free Israel 🇮🇱 ❤

[@Teencat]

Sobbing at the recording

[@BFlaherty325]

Your bravery that horrific day and your courage to share your story is so admirable. God bless you. I hope your leg has healed.

[@hedymagdalena4647]

Puji Tuhan ❤

[@Lee-ej4gj]

Sending love ❤❤

[@amirzoller4638]

A terrifying experience! It's very important to hear this testimony. All the best to you and may you never experience such horror again!

[@cjane_world]

I'm sitting here crying. I can't imagine what she's gone through, but also what her father went through 💔

[@judyenteen2646]

Very moving; thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful soul. May you be blessed with a joyful, happy lie that you so deserve.

[@juditgil6576]

A story of a hero unforgettable you are a hero thank God you are alive. We love you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mattwilson4013]

Oh man 😢 That hit hard. So glad you can tell us and so sad about all of it ever happening.

[@kiltyswitchkronikles]

Thank goodness you’re alive. No one should have to endure what you did. This is unforgivable and with no justification. As a Canadian, I support Isreal.

[@barbaraannscarlet7885]

Blessings to you.❤ from 🇨🇦

[@nicoleallen7254]

So brave. An extraordinary young lady. God bless you always X

[@RazorMotionPicture]

Dear Yuval ,God bless you and safe your freinds and family !!! Israeli citizens proud of your strength and courage !!! Im Israel HI !!!

[@ludviksvestka8645]

Yuval, it is difficult to find words.... I feel endless sadness for the innocent victims and their unimaginable suffering. As long Israel has citizens as you, it will forever win against the evel. With all the love of the world, greatings from Prague, Czech Republic

[@itsgoodiewoodie]

Palestinians did this. People of Gaza did this. Israel has done nothing wrong defending themselves against these animals. As that said. I still can't understand HOW IDF failed to protect their borders that day. And HOW IDF didn't react faster. Just how

[@Rezzzzk]

What's also special about Yuval is that she had never performed before this show😮😮😮. Ty 🩵

[@brolol529]

I tend to think about the people who needed to clean all the remains from the bomb shelters. I fought in Sderot in Oct 7th and my friend had to evacuate 3 corpses of reservists and the only thing he told us about them was that all of them had a wedding ring. I also had to clean "human remains" in "Paga" outpost. It's the worst.

[@AbdelAllahKassem]

🟥🟥 من المغرب نحب الشعب الاسراءيلي

[@NetaKorin]

Thank you for sharing your story 😢💔

[@janisstrewig1941]

I am so glad you survived and can tell your story

[@YonieZukowsky51]

Unbelievable evil. Your talking helps us heal too. God bless you and all those who went through that terror.

[@nicolepetrone5788]

Thank god you are ok

[@Mrs-MMC]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are one brave girl. ❤

[@bigworld4089]

🇮🇱🙏💞🎶🇮🇱🙏💞🎶

[@Hassel-]

"This can not happen again" she says. So very true, it can not be allowed to happen again.

[@BasuuteStephen-l3q]

Thank you yuval for being strong and couragious during the hardest moment that came in your life.

[@AM-in5wm]

God will protect His chosen people.God bless Israel

[@adipear]

Long live Israel ✡

[@betenm3]

Yuval we love you. Thank you❤

[@gail2698]

Praying every day for Israel 🇮🇱

[@GailForce-eu5kx]

excellent recollection and testimony . GOD Bless her and all involved .

[@giostechnologygiovannyv.ri489]

Sorry for what you've gone through girl :((( but thanks for telling the world the facts that many bad people deny 😢😢😢 3:30 Actually this touched my heart Idk why I don't remember going through a shooting so close to me, but yes I know what you mean, is like the effects they do in a movie, is not a game, when you're in danger everything slows down and you hear the booms, slow pace shots instead of the continues like when you see a game or shootings in trainings or whatever :((( 8:20 so intense I ubderstand grenades are worse

[@susanyencer1320]

I'm so sorry you went through this horrible horrible tragedy.

[@selmagilfix4480]

Absolutely horrific 😔. So glad you were rescued. Just horrible. How could this possibly have happened ? Where was the army / police. The truth needs to come out first all of us 😮

[@MadebyGOD23]

יובל את פשוט מדהימה ❤️

[@firehorse66elaine]

Much Love to you all, Brave young woman, just incredible your strength and beauty