Noa Kirel

HBO Max arrives in Israel while Anderson’s film sparks controversy

TV TIME: HBO Max launches in Israel with a full slate of hit series and films, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' draws sharp criticism for its politics and plot.

‘The Pitt.’
 Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds

Eden Golan resonated in 2024 with ‘Hurricane,’ about losing love amid trauma, in Israel’s first Eurovision appearance since the Hamas massacre.

Why Israel’s place in Eurovision is worth fighting for

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel holds a press conference in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2022, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest

Kirel's latest song sparks controversy as songwriter demands credit be removed


A phenomen-phenomen-phenomenal meeting between Noa Kirel, PM Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara warmly congratulated Noa Kirel for her outstanding performance at Eurovision.

 Israeli pop sensation meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara

The Jerusalem Post Podcast is back

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and co-host Lahav Harkov.

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 9, 2023.

A viral encounter: A photo of Noa Kirel, Rabbi of Gush Etzion goes viral

The photo was taken by Noa Kirel who was on the flight back to Tel Aviv after the Eurovision Song Competition, which was held in Liverpool, England.

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022.

Eurovision: Israel's Noa Kirel banned political questions in interviews

Israel's 2023 Eurovision representative Noa Kirel had earlier said she would come prepared for any political questions from foreign media but has since banned foreign outlets from asking them.

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022.

Noa Kirel, Netta Barzilai remix their Eurovision songs in viral video

Noa Kirel reached third place in the Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest after her phenomenal performance of "Unicorn."

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 13, 2023

Israel's Noa Kirel takes third place in Eurovision 2023

Sweden's Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her song, “Tattoo."

 Noa Kirel from Israel holds her country's flag during the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 13, 2023

Eurovision, investors and the power of unicorn - opinion

Noa Kirel will sing "Unicorn" at Eurovision. Far too often for investors, the hype over investing in a “unicorn” ends up with a big letdown.

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 9, 2023.

Jerusalem highlights May 12 –18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 GET YOUR wheels in gear for Studio in Motion at the Yitzhak Navon train station (pictured).

Ahead of Eurovision finals, Noa Kirel's heart is with Israel under fire

Noa Kirel said she took her role as a representative of Israel abroad seriously during this crisis, and expressed her hope that her performance provided some enjoyment for people back home.

 NOA KIREL from Israel performs during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Tuesday night.

What do international Eurovision fans think of Noa Kirel's performance?

Journalists from across Europe share their thoughts - good and bad - about Noa Kirel's Eurovision performance, and her chances of winning, ahead of Saturday's final.

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 9, 2023.