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"One people, connected by a common story, a shared future, and a home that belongs to us all."

Rumors that Kanye West may perform in Israel after apologizing for past antisemitic remarks have sparked skepticism and backlash within the Israeli music industry.

Inside Israel’s surf-therapy organization

Resilience not as an abstract Israeli virtue, but a daily labor performed overwhelmingly by women whose contributions often remain out of frame.

Around 150 leaders of mission-driven movements from across Israel gathered at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem with shared vision for Jerusalem in Israel’s centennial year

While the competition is traditionally held every 3 years in Tel Aviv, the 18th edition features a unique bifurcated structure due to ongoing security concerns in Israel.

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. 

Bettan performed inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud, and the staging creates a dynamic visual effect using mirrors and poses.

Twelve new films have been chosen for the Israeli competition. They include Soccer for the Soul, by Avida Livny, and Shalom, by Meital Zvieli.

Israel’s Noam Bettan speaks to The Jerusalem Post about the challenges he faced on the road to Eurovision.