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'Now we go all the way': Israel Eurovision director sets sights on win after semifinal success

Yoav Tzafir praises Noam Bettan’s performance under boos and protests in Vienna, saying Israel’s first mission was complete

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Roy Elman, Vienna | 05.13.26

Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final | Watch his performance

The performance in the first semi-final came after a tense and dramatic 24 hours for the Israeli delegation; Bettan received applause for his performance, alongside boos and whistles, and chants of 'genocide'

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Roy Elman | 05.13.26

'Michelle' is ready: Noam Bettan holds last rehearsal before Eurovision semi-final | Watch

The main dancer who portrays Michelle returned to the stage after a head injury caused by a photographer; Palestinian flags will not be banned this year and were seen waving during the dress rehearsal

Ran Boker in Vienna | 05.12.26

נציגת גרמניה שרה אנג'לס בחזרות לאירוויזיון, 2026

Eurovision 2026 fashion preview: the standout looks headed for the Vienna stage

A Scandinavian Harry Styles, Greece’s furry elf, Israel’s leather suit, a dark knight, a singer aiming for super-sexy and a lockdown flashback: 11 Eurovision 2026 looks you won’t forget

Itay Yaacov | 05.12.26

Can Israel’s Noam Bettan crack Eurovision’s top 5? It’s entirely possible

Betting sites give Israel just a 4% chance of winning Eurovision, but see its song Michlle as a realistic top-five contender and a strong top-10 bet, even as past results suggest female singers fare better

Yaron Durkman | 05.11.26

'Michelle,' betting odds and Israel controversy: Eurovision 2026 guide

Noam Bettan heads to Vienna with 'Michelle,' a giant 'diamond' prop and strong betting odds, as Israel faces a tense Eurovision 2026 contest marked by rule changes, boycott threats and withdrawals

Omer Tessel | 05.10.26

'Precise, powerful and moving': Noam Bettan wows at Eurovision rehearsal in Vienna

Israeli delegation chief Sharon Deriks said before the rehearsal that the team had come to 'fix the smallest details' in Bettan’s performance of Michelle, ahead of the semifinal, which will air on Kan on May 16

Ran Boker | 05.06.26

Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final over Israel

Police expect blockades and disruption attempts around contest as Middle East situation heightens tensions, with drone bans, cyber safeguards and airport-style screenings planned

Reuters | 05.05.26

Boy George defends Israel at Eurovision: 'Turn my back on my Jewish friends? Not going to happen'

The Culture Club frontman is set to perform at next month’s contest in Vienna, Austria, representing San Marino alongside Italian singer Senhit

Omer Daniel | 04.20.26

Over 1,000 artists sign letter to keep Israel in Eurovision

An open letter by actors, musicians and senior industry execs urges keeping Israel in contest amid boycott campaigns, as European Broadcasting Union allows contest to proceed and Israel prepares to compete with multilingual entry in first semifinal

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.17.26

Israel gets its Eurovision slot — and fans are already reading into it

With just over a month until Eurovision, organizers place Israeli contestant Noam Bettan 10th in the first semifinal in Vienna on May 12

Ran Boker | 04.03.26

Eurovision heads to Asia with debut contest in Bangkok

European Broadcasting Union says 10 countries, including Thailand, South Korea and Nepal, have signed on for inaugural event in November, with more expected to join in format modeled on main Eurovision contest

Ran Boker | 03.31.26

Against all odds — Israel’s Eurovision song might actually be good

After a drawn-out reveal show, Israel’s Eurovision entry Michelle emerges as a polished, Paris-tinged pop contender; but in a contest decided on live vocals, the real test will be whether Noam Bettan can deliver on stage amid political noise

Einav Schiff | 03.06.26

Watch: Israel unveils Eurovision 2026 entry

Two months before the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Israel unveils Michelle, the song Noam Bettan will perform; track written by last year’s Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael together with Nadav Aharoni and Tzlil Kalifi

Ran Boker | 03.05.26

EBU clears Israel’s 2026 Eurovision song after ‘minor’ clarifications

Track written by former Israeli representative Yuval Raphael and set to be performed by Noam Bettan approved by the European Broadcasting Union ahead of May semifinals in Vienna; public broadcaster Kan says song will be unveiled March 5

Ran Boker | 02.16.26