Eurovision Song Contest
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Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls boycott ‘disgraceful antisemitism'
Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal
'Death to the IDF': Israeli cafe in Vienna vandalized ahead of Eurovision semifinals
On one of the bathroom walls, the phrases "Free Palestine," "Death to the IDF," and "Boycott Israel" were written.
Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign
Bettan performed inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud, and the staging creates a dynamic visual effect using mirrors and poses.
Israel’s Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan greeted by cheering fans on turquoise carpet
Last year in Basel, a man got as close as he could to Yuval Raphael, the Israeli contestant, and mimed slitting her throat.
Israel's Noam Bettan dazzles in second Eurovision rehearsal as FBI helps with security
At the same time, Austrian police said they were preparing for a week of heightened security both before and during the event.
Noam Bettan rehearses Eurovision song, 'Michelle,' in Vienna, meets Boy George
Noam Bettan rehersed his song "Michelle," to be performed at the Eurovision semifinals, and showed off the new costumes for himself and the backup dancers.
Israel’s Eurovision delegation arrives in Vienna in high spirits, despite security threats
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will begin with the first semifinal on May 12, in which Israel will participate; the final will be on May 16.
Scientists say they’ve decoded what it takes to triumph at Eurovision
French featured in many early winners. Since the early 1990s, it has been associated with entries finishing further down the table.
Noam Bettan strolls through Israel's musical history in Eurovision trailer
Bettan, who is representing Israel with the upbeat song, was filmed dancing to excerpts from Israel’s four winning Eurovision songs before bursting into a few bars of the 2026 song.
After five countries quit Eurovision over Israel, over 1,000 entertainment figures push back
Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.
Spain announces it will not broadcast Eurovision due to Israel’s participation
The Eurovision Fun website reported that Spain’s public broadcaster, RTVE, had announced it would not air the song contest for the first time since the country began participating in 1961.
