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נועם בתן בגמר "הכוכב הבא"
'There’s no greater force than the people of Israel,' says Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan
Israel’s 2026 Eurovision representative, son of French immigrants, vows to bring joy and honor to his parents and the nation with a 'happy, uplifting' song amid political tensions and high hopes for victory in Vienna
Ran Boker | 01.21.26
נועם בתן בגמר "הכוכב הבא"
Noam Bettan to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Bettan wins reality show The Next Star to secure his spot in the Vienna contest, as Israel prepares to compete amid political tensions and boycotts
Ran Boker | 01.20.26
ניב סולטן, מתוך 'טהרן'
Global buzz over Tehran season three release on Apple TV+ as Iran protests erupt
The third season of the Israeli spy drama launched on Apple TV+ over the weekend, prompting global debate over the striking timing as protests escalate in Iran; producers say the release date was set long ago
Ran Boker | 01.14.26
יובל רפאל אחרי שסחפה את אירופה וזכתה במקום השני באירוויזיון
Israel to compete in 1st Eurovision semifinal
European Broadcasting Union's draw determines Israel will participate on May 12, in second half of broadcast; Also competing that evening are Georgia, Portugal, Croatia, Sweden, Finland, Moldova, Greece, Montenegro, Estonia, San Marino, Poland, Belgium, Lithuania and Serbia
Ran Boker | 01.12.26
אלון אהל
Former Gaza hostage Alon Ohel to take stage in one-night Tel Aviv concert
Ohel, freed after 738 days in captivity, will perform with leading Israeli artists in February, with all proceeds from the show dedicated to his rehabilitation
Ran Boker | 12.24.25
דגלי פלסטין ושריקות בוז ליובל רפאל בחזרה האחרונה
Palestinian flags won't be banned in Eurovision audience, host Austria announces
All flags will be allowed during the contest, boos from the audience during Israel's performance will not be obscured as was done in previous years, and no artificial applause will be added; 'We will not beautify anything or refrain from showing what is happening'
Ran Boker | 12.16.25
מתוך "מכתב לדויד"
After 738 days in captivity, hostage’s return inspires new ending to award-winning film
A Letter to David, which followed the Cunio family’s journey and won Israel’s top documentary prize, now filming a powerful new conclusion featuring David Cunio himself, in a moment director Tom Shoval calls 'the happiest call to action' of his life
Ran Boker | 12.14.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Iceland quits Eurovision over Israel as fans blast contest 'hijacked'
Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and now Iceland have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation, a backlash driven largely by domestic politics and public pressure, including accusations over the Gaza war and anger from some fans who say they feel betrayed
Roy Elman, Ran Boker | 12.10.25
נועה קירל בפארק הירקון
Noa Kirel to return to Yarkon Park for fifth show this Passover
Pop star to perform April 6 during Passover's intermediate days, marking a record-setting fifth appearance at Tel Aviv’s premier concert venue; plans confirmed to Ynet as promotional efforts quietly begin
Ran Boker | 12.09.25
אחינועם ניני
Singer Achinoam Nini urges Israel to quit Eurovision 'in solidarity for Palestinian, Israeli suffering'
As KAN keeps low profile around Israel’s participation to avoid controversy, singer and 2009 representative urges voluntary withdrawal, while Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have announced boycott of the competition
Ran Boker | 12.07.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
How Israel avoided Eurovision ouster and the diplomatic push that changed the vote
Israel’s delegation mounted an intensive lobbying effort in Geneva, backed by a special team formed by President Herzog, as the EBU advanced new rules critics said targeted Israel
Ran Boker | 12.04.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Israel cleared to compete in Eurovision 2026; Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland to boycott
Vote, held by secret ballot as part of a broader approval of new contest rules, followed months of debate over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza and public pressure from several European broadcasters
Ran Boker | 12.04.25
יובל רפאל בגמר אירוויזיון 2025
Spain makes it official: It will boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
A week before crucial debate on Israel's participation, Spain says it will boycott the event unless Israel is kicked out, and says Israel 'systematically violated the contest’s rules and used them for political purposes while other countries are punished for same behavior'
Ran Boker | 11.28.25
אלון אהל מנגן בפסתר בכיכר החטופים
Alon Ohel plays piano set up for him in Hostages' Square | Watch
For nearly 2 years, the piano had been waiting for Alon Ohel at Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv; he played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, which he said strengthened him in captivity
Ran Boker | 11.19.25
גלצ
Defense Minister Katz orders closure of Army Radio by March 2026
Katz calls move necessary to preserve the IDF’s nonpartisan character; decision follows months of review by an advisory committee he appointed in June to examine the station’s future
Ran Boker | 11.12.25
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