Eurovision
Oscar hopes and Eurovision: Cultural challenges Israel faces next year
Ezra Taylor and Hannah Brown explore Eurovision’s new hosting rules, Israel’s Oscar hopes with Tell Me Everything, and the country’s complicated relationship with international film festivals.
Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war
Eurovision heads to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as Burgas confirmed 2027 host city
‘Next Star’ to select Israel’s Eurovision 2027 representative
Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts
Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.
Israel’s Eurovision future at risk over KAN funding bill, EBU warns
EBU Director-General Noel Curran warned that a bill changing KAN’s funding could harm Israel’s global standing and threaten its future participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Nova exhibit in hiding, death penalty filing, Eurovision boo: Inside the week in antisemitism
A memorial forced into hiding. A death penalty filing. A singer booed into second place. One week, three continents, and a pattern officials won't name.
Moldova broadcaster chief resigns after Eurovision jury vote sparks public backlash
Many hundreds of fans took to social media to denounce the voting of Moldova's jury in Saturday's contest, which gave only three votes to neighboring Romania.
Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision
Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a huge career boost.
Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA
The asteroid's expected distance from the Earth is several times greater than that of Bulgaria – a country that, in no way coincidentally, just won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
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.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez defends Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Sánchez sharply criticized the European Broadcasting Union over its decision to allow Israel to participate in the competition. He accused Israel of genocide and said Spain was taking a stand.
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
The winning song was "Bangaranga" by DARA from Bulgaria, and "Choke Me" by Alexandra Căpitănescu came in third place.
