Israeli songs

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.

APRIL 19, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Noam Bettan, Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, poses in this undated handout photo.

Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

WATCH: 'Michelle,' Israel’s Eurovision song, revealed in a performance by Noam Bettan

The song includes lyrics in Hebrew, French, and English. The lyrics were written by Nadav Aharoni, Tzlil Kalifi, and Yuval Raphael. Aharoni and Kalifi composed the music, and Aharoni is the producer.

MARCH 5, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

FORMER HOSTAGE Daniella Gilboa previews her new song in an Instagram post, January 25, 2026.

Former Hamas hostage shares preview of new song one year after release from captivity

"I can't believe that the moment has finally arrived when I get to share share something of mine, finally my voice can be heard and I don't need to whisper anymore, don't need to fear," Gilboa wrote.

JANUARY 26, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

From Lockdown to Light: Sabina’s New EP Shines Bright

The singer-songwriter embraces Hebrew for the first time in a six-track release shaped by love, family, and life after the pandemic.

JULY 21, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A song for Kislev: A Good Word

מִילָה טוֹבָה

NOVEMBER 16, 2022ByJPOST IVRIT STAFF

A song for Heshvan: Ere Evening

לִפְנוֹת עֶרֶב

OCTOBER 19, 2022ByJPOST IVRIT STAFF

WATCH: Yair Lapid serenades son at wedding day after UN speech

Yoav, Lapid's son from his first marriage, had a small wedding only inviting only close friends and family. Yoav has a very private life and has been staying out of the press.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Foreign Minister and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid

A song for Tishrey: Who Knows How Many?

מִי יוֹדֵעַ כַּמָה?

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022ByJPOST IVRIT STAFF

Famed Israeli poet Gili Haimovich gives poetry reading in Chile

The poet visited Chile in late April and early May of this year. This was Israel’s first cultural visit to Chile since the pandemic and provided an opportunity for face-to-face meetings.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM