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
Rally for their return: Eden Golan performs 'October Rain' at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv
"I wanted to sing "October Rain" tonight. This is my prayer to bring everyone back home. I will not stop making our voice heard in Israel and worldwide until everyone returns home," Golan said.
My Word: Biden, the Eurovision, and offensive questions and answers
If Israel is not able to defend itself – hitting back at its enemies – nobody will be safe. “Ironclad support” is meaningless if it translates as a steely grip preventing Israel from taking action.
'Eretz Nehederet' skewers Eurovision, mocks Columbia protesters in skit
At the end, the entire cast appeared in T-shirts bearing the names of kibbutzim and communities that have been abandoned since October 7.
On eve of its 76th Independence Day, Israel increasingly isolated among the nations - opinion
Recent global demonstrations and declining support highlight Israel's increased isolation amid its largest offensive against Hamas since 2005, intensifying criticism over its impact in Gaza.
Gal Gadot appears to lose a million followers after sharing a story supporting Eden Golan
Besides Gadot who congratulated and encouraged Golan in a FaceTime call a few hours prior to her performance, Noa Tishbi also encouraged her and explained to her followers how to vote overseas.
Ireland’s Bambie Thug filmed in profanity-filled rant after Eden Golan’s Eurovision success
The tear-stricken Bambie Thug said "F*** the EBU" shortly after scoring below Israel's Eden Golan.
Facing the world, Eden Golan won hearts and respect at Eurovision
While a vocal minority of protesters oppose Israel’s fight against Hamas, millions of Eurovision viewers around the world respect Israel and its Eurovision representative Eden Golan.
What anti-Israel feeling? Europe's public vote shines for Eden Golan at Eurovision - comment
The Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Saturday night, likewise attracted such negative attention over Israel’s participation.
Eden Golan lands in Israel after coming in fifth at Eurovision
“It's a great honor to be here and that I had the opportunity to represent our country, especially in these times,” Golan said upon landing.
Eurovision 2024: Israel's Eden Golan comes in fifth, Switzerland wins contest
“The Code” by Nemo took the top prize with lyrics about artist coming to terms with their non-binary identity
