New Day Will Rise
Updated: 12/11/2025, 4:21:57 PM Wikipedia source
"New Day Will Rise" is the debut single by Israeli singer Yuval Raphael. It was written by Keren Peles and produced by Tomer Biran. It was released on 9 March 2025 through Tedy Productions. The song represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, where it finished second with 357 points. The song is described by Israeli media outlets alongside Peles as a song that advocates growth and hope through hard times for Israelis. The song received mixed reception from both Israeli and international media, drawing some praise for Raphael's vocals and the song's musical composition. However, it also received heavy criticism for its perceived generic nature and the inclusion of French within the song; the latter criticism came primarily from Israeli media. "New Day Will Rise" enjoyed commercial success in its native country, peaking at number one.
Infobox
Released
9 March 2025
Genre
Popballad
Length
2:59
Label
Tedy Productions
Songwriter
Keren Peles
Producer
Tomer Biran
Country
Israel
Artist
Yuval Raphael
Languages
EnglishFrenchHebrew
Composer
Keren Peles
Lyricist
Keren Peles
Semi-final result
1st
Semi-final points
203
Final result
2nd
Final points
357
Tables
Chart performance for "New Day Will Rise" · Charts
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Chart (2025)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Peakposition
44
Israel Domestic Airplay (Media Forest)
Israel Domestic Airplay (Media Forest)
Chart (2025)
Israel Domestic Airplay (Media Forest)
Peakposition
1
Lithuania (AGATA)
Lithuania (AGATA)
Chart (2025)
Lithuania (AGATA)
Peakposition
37
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Chart (2025)
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Peakposition
18
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2025)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
89
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2025)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
18
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)
Peakposition
29
UK Singles Sales (OCC)
UK Singles Sales (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Singles Sales (OCC)
Peakposition
29
| Chart (2025) | Peakposition |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 44 |
| Israel Domestic Airplay (Media Forest) | 1 |
| Lithuania (AGATA) | 37 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip) | 18 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 89 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 18 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC) | 29 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC) | 29 |
Release history and formats for "New Day Will Rise" · Release history
Various
Various
Region
Various
Date
9 March 2025
Format(s)
Digital downloadstreaming
Label
Tedy Productions
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
| Various | 9 March 2025 | Digital downloadstreaming | Tedy Productions |
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