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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


Keren Peles composes Yuval Raphael's Eurovision song, includes Song of Songs verses

Even before the announcement about Peles, early Eurovision betting tables show that Israel is currently in the lead. 

 YUVAL RAPHAEL,  Israel’s Eurovision singer.

Douze points? Israel currently topping Eurovision’s betting tables

Eurovision is an arena in which Israel often shines, winning in 1978, 1979, 1998, 2018, and possibly in 2025.

 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.

Editor's notes: How Emily, Doron, Romi, and Yuval are leading Israel’s rebirth

From hostages' heroic survival to Yuval Raphael's musical triumph, young Israelis are reshaping their nation's narrative despite unprecedented trauma.

Our new heros: Released hostages Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari greeted by Israeli soldiers following their arrival in Israel. Yuval Raphael (L) is Israel's Eurovision Song Contest representative.

Eurovision 2025: Bereaved survivor and Arab Israeli singer perform moving duet

Golan’s version of the song is a tough act to follow, but Hamati and Weiss, on a night in which the competitors were paired off to perform duets, proved that they were up to the task.

 Valerie Hamati and Daniel Weiss on HaKochav Haba.

Slovenia urges EBU to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025 over Gaza war

During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.

 A person holds a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

Israel's participation in Eurovision under threat due to KAN's privatization

A bill proposal is being pushed by Communications Minister MK Shlomo Karhi to privatize Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation.

 A street advertisement for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 24, 2019

'Eurovision' and the 'US Election' among top Google searches for Israelis in 2024

The Google summary divided the most popular searches into categories, ranging from terms related to the war in Gaza and Lebanon, to pop culture and sports.

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Survivors and stars shine on Israel’s path to Eurovision 2025

The Next Star delivers moving performances, including survivors of October 7, in Eurovision 2025 race.

 DANIEL WEISS, a survivor of Kibbutz Be’eri, appears on ‘Kochav Haba.’

Eden Golan: Representing Israel at Eurovision was 'such an honor'

The Eurovision singer shared details behind her new single 'Older' on ABC's News Live.

 Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Royal Caribbean launches Eurovision-themed cruises for fans

Royal Caribbean is offering two unique European cruises for Eurovision fans: A May cruise to watch the Eurovision final and a June Eurovision Memories cruise.

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