Eurovision Song Contest
Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote
Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.
Spainish PM Pedro Sánchez defends Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
Jerusalem Highlights: May 15-21
'I spotted my friends from the bomb shelter': Yuval Raphael reacts to Eurovision semifinal
Raphael recounted spotting her fellow Nova music festival survivors in the audience, cheering her along.
Israel’s Yuval Raphael qualifies for Eurovision final
Raphael sang “New Day Will Rise,” a song by Keren Peles that references the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel.
New doc ‘Hurricane in Malmo’ looks at Eden Golan's Eurovision experience
Documentary about Eden Golan competing in the contest in Sweden last year.
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.
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.
Nova festival survivor Yuval Raphael gears up to represent Israel at Eurovision
Many Eurovision fans bet money on the outcome, and bookmakers around the world currently rank Raphael fifth to win, out of 37 competitors.
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.
Russian shelling destroys home of Ukraine’s Eurovision contestant
The singer was in Sweden at the time of the Russian attack, practising for her performance with the band Ziferblat.
'I was scared I'd be shot on stage,' Eden Golan speaks on her fear at Eurovision
Eden Golan recalls the fear before flying to Eurovision, the boos she received and the disgusting behavior of some singers behind the scenes.
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.
