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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

Israel could be moved from Eurovision to Asia song competition

The new Eurovision Asia - also held under principle of 'united by music' - will be held in November in Bangkok; source says logical to move Israel since it is located in Asia; move has been met with some opposition

Ran Boker | 05.11.26

Shin Bet, Mossad and Austrian elite units: heavy security for Israel ahead of Eurovision opening ceremony

As Eurovision week opens in Vienna, Israel’s Noam Bettan will walk the turquoise carpet under unusually tight Israeli and Austrian security amid fears of attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets

Ran Boker | 05.10.26

'Complete fake': 'Fauda' star Idan Amedi responds to a political post circulated in his name

After a Facebook page published a fictitious political quote in his name, the singer and actor sharply attacked the false advertisement and called on his followers not to spread lies; 'Do not try to place us on one side or another'

Ran Boker | 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

Undercover officer turned singer ends reserve role, releases first song under real name

After gaining attention during the war under a hidden identity, Matan Hassan reveals himself, ending his undercover reserve role and releasing 'Not Afraid' under his real name

Ran Boker | 05.06.26

Eurovision first look: Noam Bettan takes the stage for the first time in rehearsals

The European Broadcasting Union released first images of Israel’s Eurovision entrant Noam Bettan and his dancers from a Vienna rehearsal, revealing staging details for 'Michelle,' including the 'diamond' prop central to the performance

Ran Boker | 05.04.26

Noam Bettan emerges from ‘diamond’ in Eurovision rehearsal, drawing rave reactions

Noam Bettan’s first Eurovision rehearsal in Vienna for 'Michelle' reveals giant 'diamond' prop; strong vocals praised in semi-final

Ran Boker | 05.03.26

Inside Israel’s Eurovision 2026 mission: boos, boycotts, security and hopes of victory

With Eurovision set to begin in Vienna, Israel’s delegation is preparing for boos, Palestinian flags and complex security scenarios, while four countries boycott the contest over Israel’s participation and new voting rules threaten to weaken its public support; still, Noam Bettan’s team is aiming for victory

Ran Boker | 05.01.26

Boycott obsession: European countries that failed to oust Israel from Eurovision refuse to air it

Less than a month before the Eurovision 2026 semifinal, Slovenia, Ireland and Spain say they will not broadcast the contest over Israel’s participation; Slovenia will air Palestinian films instead, while Ireland’s May schedule omits the event

Ran Boker | 04.26.26

Israeli cities pull plug on Independence Day events over security concerns

Officials cite fragile ceasefire with Iran, ongoing fighting in the north and safety risks, with events postponed or scaled down nationwide and economic concerns raised by performers and crews reliant on holiday shows

Ran Boker | 04.12.26

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

Sirens blare, but TV sticks with reality shows

As heavy barrages pounded northern Israel and alerts sounded 82 times in 90 minutes, major broadcasters largely stayed with regular programming, with Channel 13 reportedly refusing a request from its news division to break into Big Brother

Ran Boker | 03.12.26