Eurovision Song Contest
Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial
Israelis can take pride in Bettan, who represented the country with professionalism and restraint, blocking out all the outside noise to deliver a stellar performance.
Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote
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
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.
Over 70 former Eurovision contestants call for Israel ban as Yuval Raphael has first rehearsal
The letter posted by the former participants contends that “Kan is complicit in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza."
'Being there is already a victory': Yuval Raphael meets Herzog ahead of Eurovision
"Your story is incredible, and every time I hear the song, my heart swells with pride," Herzog said
Independence Day 2025: 77+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion
Ahead of Israel's Independence Day, Barbara Sofer presents her annual list of things she loves about the Jewish state.
October 7 survivors to accompany Yuval Raphael to Eurovision
The teams accompanying Raphael are afraid to reveal their names for safety and security reasons
Eurovision audience to be permitted to wave Palestinian flags this ceremony
Singers participating, however, are only allowed to display the flag of their country on stage and are prohibited from displaying pride flags or flags of other countries at all official events.
Despite boycott calls, Israel cleared to participate in Eurovision 2025
Will Israel participate in Eurovision 2025? As far as the new contest director is concerned - there is no question at all.
'Because of war in Gaza': Spain calls for discussion on Israel's participation in Eurovision
Spain's RTVE has requested the EBU discuss Israel's Eurovision 2025 participation due to concerns over the Gaza conflict. In response, Eurovision clarified that all members will participate.
Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote
Israel's Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will re-record her entry after fans spotted a small biblical Hebrew pronunciation mistake.
Keren Peles composes Yuval Raphael's Eurovision song, includes Song of Songs verses
Even before the announcement about Peles, early Eurovision betting tables show that Israel is currently in the lead.
