Eurovision

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 will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Israel announces title of 2026 Eurovision song contest entry: 'Michelle'

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

Swiss Eurovision winner's trophy shattered while returning to EBU in protest of Israel

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

EBU approves Israel's 2026 Eurovision song after undergoing minor adjustments


October 7 survivors to accompany Yuval Raphael to Eurovision

The teams accompanying Raphael are afraid to reveal their names for safety and security reasons

 Yuval Raphael is the winner of the Rising star 2025 finale and will represent Israel in the Eurovision.

Despite boycott calls, Israel cleared to participate in Eurovision 2025

Will Israel participate in Eurovision 2025? As far as the new contest director is concerned - there is no question at all.

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas on the Nova festival in Israel's south, sings on a stage in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on January 23, 2025.

Brand news: Fashion with a vacation vibe and kosher surprises

The tech house, upgraded perfumes, unlocking potential, stylish pop-ups, prepping for Eurovision, facial repair, tuna innovations, herbal infusions and enjoyment.

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'Because of war in Gaza': Spain calls for discussion on Israel's participation in Eurovision

Spain's RTVE has requested the EBU discuss Israel's Eurovision 2025 participation due to concerns over the Gaza conflict. In response, Eurovision clarified that all members will participate.

 Yuval Raphael.

Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj shares battle with bipolar disorder and hospitalization

Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj opens up about his five-year mental health battle and forced hospitalization.

 Israeli singer Nadav Guedj performs at the main event marking the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from Arab Countries and Iran in Jerusalem on November 29, 2018.

Blood, bullets, and a song: The survivor story behind Israel’s Eurovision entry - explainer

"I decided I wasn’t going to live my life with PTSD. I wanted to turn my pain into something meaningful," she said.

 Yuval Raphael is the winner of the Rising star 2025 finale and will represent Israel in the Eurovision.

Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote

Israel's Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will re-record her entry after fans spotted a small biblical Hebrew pronunciation mistake.

 Yuval Raphael.

'New Day Will Rise' – Israel’s Eurovision video revealed

The video shows Raphael singing with a group of young people who clown around outdoors, juggle, dance, play guitar, kiss, and have a picnic.

 Yuval Raphael.

Eurovision lessons: Israel can tackle poverty through participatory policymaking - opinion

By embracing participatory policymaking and empowering marginalized communities, Israel can create a future where poverty is not just a statistic but a challenge that we face – and solve – together.

 Tilshork (Zehava) Ayalew speaks at the Knesset about the poverty crisis in Israel.

Azerbaijan chooses Mountain Jewish singer as Eurovision 2025 entry

Asaf Mishiev, 32, is reported to be well known in Azerbaijan's Jewish community, which numbers around 30,000 people.

 Asaf Mishiev in an interview with Azeri TV channel ITV Seher