Eurovision Song Contest

Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal

Bettan gave a dynamic, confident performance of the catchy song, surrounded by five female dancers, and it was selected as one of the 10 songs out of 15 that will advance to the final. 

Noam Bettan
ANTI-ISRAEL graffiti on the Israeli cafe in Vienna.

'Death to the IDF': Israeli cafe in Vienna vandalized ahead of Eurovision semifinals

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', performs during a dress rehearsal for the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 11, 2026.

Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign

Noam Bettan, representing Israel attends the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest's 'Turquoise Carpet' event in Vienna, Austria, May 10, 2026.

Israel’s Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan greeted by cheering fans on turquoise carpet


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.

 Eden Golan, representing Israel, performs "Hurricane" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

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 representing Israel walks on stage during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

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.

 Eden Golan, Israel's participant in the Eurovision competition arrives to the Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv, May 12, 2024

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

 Eden Golan, from Israel, waves a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Eden Golan gives a flawless performance in Eurovision final despite boos

Eden Golan faces mixed reactions performing "Hurricane" at Eurovision, referencing the October 7 massacre, amid cheers and boos, she remains composed.

 Eden Golan, representing Israel, performs "Hurricane" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after incident with production crew member

Dutch artist Joost Klein was reportedly expelled after a complaint was made by a female member of the production team.

Joost Klein, representing The Netherlands, performs onstage during the rehearsal of the second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 8, 2024.

Eurovision contestant Bambie Thug ‘cried’ over Israel’s Eden Golan making it to grand final

“It is a complete overshadow of everything, goes against everything that Eurovision is meant to be,” the controversial singer Bambie Thug stated.

Bambie Thug representing Ireland poses on the turquoise carpet before the opening ceremony for the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at Malmo Live, in Malmo, Sweden, May 5, 2024

Swedish host city braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest

Sweden's Malmo will also host an alternative music festival in the city that has billed itself as the "genocide-free song contest."

 Police guard outside Malmo Arena ahead of Eurovision in Malmo, Sweden. April 26, 2024.

We will sing again: Eden Golan triumphs in Eurovision semi-final

Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan soared to second place following her performance despite protests, reflecting a triumph amid controversy.

 Eden Golan performing

Eden Golan's Eurovision unpleasantries - not just from protesters

Social media users noticed the absence of Eurovision elevator interviews host, Rylan Clark, in the video in which Golan appears.

 Eden Golan representing Israel performs on stage during the rehearsal of the second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 8, 2024.