The song, New Day Will Rise (Yom Hadash Yafzia), was written and composed by Keren Peles and produced and arranged by Tomer Biran. It includes verses from Song of Songs and is performed in English, Hebrew, and French. Unlike last year, the song passed the European Broadcasting Union’s review process without objections.
While the song was approved for the competition without issue, its selection process in Israel sparked backlash. As first reported by Ynet, more than 20 Israeli songwriters protested, arguing that Peles' song was chosen through a process that presented a conflict of interest. Some even threatened to petition the Supreme Court.
