Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest oddsmakers predict Israel will win televoting again this year

The Eurovision World website presented the oddsmakers who predict the televoting results separately from the overall results, and according to them, Israel has a 26% chance of topping the televoting.

People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 17, 2025.
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.

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Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

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Nemo representing Switzerland celebrates after winning during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

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Eden Golan lands in Israel after coming in fifth at Eurovision

“It's a great honor to be here and that I had the opportunity to represent our country, especially in these times,” Golan said upon landing.

 Eden Golan, Israel's participant in the Eurovision competition arrives to the Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv, May 12, 2024

Eurovision 2024: Israel's Eden Golan comes in fifth, Switzerland wins contest

“The Code” by Nemo took the top prize with lyrics about artist coming to terms with their non-binary identity

 Eden Golan, from Israel, waves a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Eden Golan gives a flawless performance in Eurovision final despite boos

Eden Golan faces mixed reactions performing "Hurricane" at Eurovision, referencing the October 7 massacre, amid cheers and boos, she remains composed.

 Eden Golan, representing Israel, performs "Hurricane" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after incident with production crew member

Dutch artist Joost Klein was reportedly expelled after a complaint was made by a female member of the production team.

Joost Klein, representing The Netherlands, performs onstage during the rehearsal of the second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 8, 2024.

Eurovision contestant Bambie Thug ‘cried’ over Israel’s Eden Golan making it to grand final

“It is a complete overshadow of everything, goes against everything that Eurovision is meant to be,” the controversial singer Bambie Thug stated.

Bambie Thug representing Ireland poses on the turquoise carpet before the opening ceremony for the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at Malmo Live, in Malmo, Sweden, May 5, 2024

Swedish host city braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest

Sweden's Malmo will also host an alternative music festival in the city that has billed itself as the "genocide-free song contest."

 Police guard outside Malmo Arena ahead of Eurovision in Malmo, Sweden. April 26, 2024.

We will sing again: Eden Golan triumphs in Eurovision semi-final

Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan soared to second place following her performance despite protests, reflecting a triumph amid controversy.

 Eden Golan performing

Eden Golan's Eurovision unpleasantries - not just from protesters

Social media users noticed the absence of Eurovision elevator interviews host, Rylan Clark, in the video in which Golan appears.

 Eden Golan representing Israel performs on stage during the rehearsal of the second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 8, 2024.

New York City bar cancels Eurovision watch party in boycott of Eden Golan

The "Queer-owned and operated Nightclub" apologized for hosting the event and that hosting the party did not align with their values.

 Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan is seen rehearsing her song "Hurricane" ahead of her semi-finals performance in Malmo, Sweden, on May 3, 2024.

Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestinian protests ahead of second Eurovision semi-final

"Young people are leading the way and showing the world how we should react to this," Thunberg, 21, said, wrapped in a keffiyeh, the traditional scarf.

 Climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the Stop Israel demonstration against Israel's participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Malmo, Sweden, May 9, 2024.