Noa Kirel

‘Bring back joy’: Noa Kirel leads KKL-JNF’s ‘Forest of Stars’ summer festival, amid several artists

The upcoming festival honors the resilience of the Israeli public and security forces during the war, KKL-JNF said, while adding that the main concerts will be held in northern and southern Israel.

JULY 21, 2026|ByHADAR KATSMAN

Noa Kirel speaks during a press conference in Ra’anana on February 17, 2026, ahead of her upcoming concert at Park HaYarkon.

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

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

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.

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.

MARCH 26, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

JANUARY 9, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Eurovision: The ultimate display of Israeli patriotism

Along with the Olympics and maybe an Israeli film or actor getting nominated for an Oscar, the Eurovision Song Contest is one of the few times that Israelis can feel unabashedly Israeli.

APRIL 22, 2023ByDAVID BRINN

NETTA BARZILAI, who won the 2018 Eurovision, rehearses ahead of the 2019 Grand Finals, in Tel Aviv.

British, Ukrainian Embassies in Israel hosted formal Eurovision Gala celebrating upcoming event

The event was held on April 20, in partnership with El Al airlines and Israel's delegation to Eurovision led by Noa Kirel, Israel's biggest pop sensation.

APRIL 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli singer Noa Kirel holds press conference in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2022. Krill will represent Israel in the upcoming Eurovision contest.

Israel's Netta Barzilai to perform at Eurovision in May

Barzilai, who won Eurovision in 2018 with the song, “Toy,” will be one of six iconic past Eurovision acts to perform.

APRIL 17, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN

NETTA BARZILAI performs during the Grand Final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.

Grapevine March 19, 2023: Women of distinction

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 19, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

FROM LEFT: Dana International, Rivka Michaeli and Noa Kirel.

Noa Kirel among those honored by Peres Center on International Women’s Day

Kirel joined Dana International and twelve other outstanding Israeli women who were honored for their efforts for women's rights.

MARCH 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Noa Kirel receives her Medal of Distinction at the 2023 Peres Center for Peace & Innovation's Awards on Tuesday.

WATCH: Noa Kirel releases full 'Unicorn' song ahead of Eurovision 2023

The Israeli pop star will perform the new song at the first Eurovision semi-final in May.

MARCH 9, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN

Israel's Noa Kirel to perform the song 'UNICORN' at 2023 Eurovision

The Eurovision semifinal schedule will be announced on January 31 and the competition will take place on May 9 and 11 in Liverpool in the United Kingdom, with the finals taking place on May 13.

JANUARY 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF