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נועם בתן וליהיא פרויד על במת האירוויזיון

Israel allows AI vocals in Eurovision 2027 song selection

Reality TV singing competition ‘The Rising Star’ will again choose Israel's performer for song contest, with Kan officials joining the semifinal and final judging panels and a separate committee selecting the song anonymously

Ran Boker | 07.12.26

New details deepen mystery over Gilad Janklowicz’s death outside Hawaii tower

His team says the Israeli-born TV workout star was found lifeless at the foot of his 16-story building, as Honolulu police continue investigating

Ran Boker | 06.23.26

‘Fauda’ issues rare warning: October 7 episodes may be 'hard to watch'

Israeli TV provider Yes tells viewers episodes 7 and 8 of the final season are based on Oct. 7 events but stand alone, allowing audiences to skip them and return to the season’s main plot next week

Ran Boker | 06.21.26

Uri Geller, famed Israeli mentalist: ‘Even I can’t read Trump’s mind’

Even as he nears 80, Uri Geller is still telling stories we may never know are true, from bending a spoon before Salvador Dalí to hypnotizing Michael Jackson and refusing to use his powers to win the lottery

Ran Boker | 06.19.26

'I Always Wanted More': Noam Bettan releases first new song since Eurovision | Watch

Video features dancer who portrayed Michelle and a tribute to Michael Jackson's dancing; 'Music makes me a better person, sets boundaries for me, protects me from myself, protects me from the world and helps me release pain'

Ran Boker | 06.16.26

Mizrahi music icon Ishay Levi dies at 63

Legendary singer, whose hits helped define Mediterranean music for generations, dies at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center after a deterioration in his condition; 'One of Israel’s great soul singers,' eulogizes fellow musician Aviv Geffen

Ran Boker | 06.07.26

From Petah Tikva to Madonna and Eurovision Asia: the Israeli producer living a reality TV dream

Assaf Blecher opens up about international productions, reality TV manipulation, the failure of ‘The Americans’ and why moving Israel to Eurovision Asia is unlikely

Ran Boker | 06.05.26

Singer-songwriter Yonatan Razel hospitalized with cerebral hemorrage

Razel, who has has reached broad audiences with his Jewish and faith-based music, has been hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center for several days following a brain hemorrhage

Ran Boker | 06.01.26

Israel risks possible Eurovision expulsion over Kan budget bill

European Broadcasting Union warns that placing Kan’s budget under government control could undermine its independence, damage Israel’s democratic image and threaten its place in international events

Ran Boker | 05.24.26

'Ambassador doing incredible advocacy for Israel': Eurovision hero Noam Bettan meets Herzog

Bettan, who finished second in Vienna, hosted at Jerusalem residence of president, who praised the incredible achievement; 'Perhaps a Michelle will also come into your life soon'

Ran Boker | 05.18.26

After shock second-place finish, could Israel still host the next Eurovision?

Despite Noam Bettan’s strong result and reports Bulgaria may not host, Israeli officials say bringing Eurovision to Israel next year is highly unlikely amid boycotts and political tensions

Ran Boker, Aja Chajut, Vienna | 05.17.26

נעם בתן והמשלחת הישראלית במהלך חלוקת הניקוד

Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026, Israel finishes second in dramatic Vienna final

Israel finishes second at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 for the second straight year as Noam Bettan earns 220 public points and 123 jury points for his performance of 'Michelle'

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Roy Elman, Vienna | 05.17.26

Eurovision 2026 final: Noam Bettan delivers flawless performance, ends with 'Am Yisrael Chai' | Watch

Noam Bettan delivered a stunning performance of 'Michelle' at the Eurovision final in Vienna; he is currently fifth in the betting odds, and the arena greeted him with loud cheers that drowned out the boos

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Roi Alman, Vienna | 05.17.26

תאגיד השידור הספרדי שידר ב-21:00 זמן מקומי תחילת האירוויזיון מסך שחור עם כיתוב מחאה

Spanish broadcaster airs anti-Israel message during Eurovision: 'Peace and justice for Palestine'

Spanish broadcaster RTVE aired an anti-Israel protest message during Eurovision, saying 'human rights are not a competition' and calling for 'peace and justice for Palestine'; Spain is not competing, so EBU sanctions are unlikely

Ran Boker, Vienna | 05.16.26

הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית בווינה שעות לפני גמר האירוויזיון

Hours before Eurovision, hundreds rally against Israel in Vienna

Hours before the Eurovision final in Vienna, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched against Israel’s participation, waving Palestinian, Iranian and Lebanese flags as Noam Bettan prepared to perform 'Michelle'

Ran Boker, Vienna | 05.16.26