Noa Kirel

After five countries quit Eurovision over Israel, over 1,000 entertainment figures push back

Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.

Noam Bettan, Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, poses in this undated handout photo.
People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 17, 2025.

Eurovision Song Contest oddsmakers predict Israel will win televoting again this year

‘The Pitt.’

HBO Max arrives in Israel while Anderson’s film sparks controversy

 Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds


Poland slams Noa Kirel for comments on Polish role in Holocaust

The Israeli pop star said that receiving 12 points from Poland during Eurovision had been a "victory" after her family was killed there during the Holocaust.

 Israel Entry Noa Kirel performs on stage during The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final at M&S Bank Arena on May 13, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

14 Days: Gaza operation

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen holding a security assessment amid the IDF's Operation Shield and Arrow against Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

A phenomen-phenomen-phenomenal meeting between Noa Kirel, PM Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara warmly congratulated Noa Kirel for her outstanding performance at Eurovision.

 Israeli pop sensation meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara

The Jerusalem Post Podcast is back

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and co-host Lahav Harkov.

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 9, 2023.

A viral encounter: A photo of Noa Kirel, Rabbi of Gush Etzion goes viral

The photo was taken by Noa Kirel who was on the flight back to Tel Aviv after the Eurovision Song Competition, which was held in Liverpool, England.

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022.

Eurovision: Israel's Noa Kirel banned political questions in interviews

Israel's 2023 Eurovision representative Noa Kirel had earlier said she would come prepared for any political questions from foreign media but has since banned foreign outlets from asking them.

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022.

Noa Kirel, Netta Barzilai remix their Eurovision songs in viral video

Noa Kirel reached third place in the Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest after her phenomenal performance of "Unicorn."

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 13, 2023

Israel's Noa Kirel takes third place in Eurovision 2023

Sweden's Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her song, “Tattoo."

 Noa Kirel from Israel holds her country's flag during the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 13, 2023

Eurovision, investors and the power of unicorn - opinion

Noa Kirel will sing "Unicorn" at Eurovision. Far too often for investors, the hype over investing in a “unicorn” ends up with a big letdown.

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 9, 2023.

Jerusalem highlights May 12 –18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

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