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


Noa Kirel hits all the right notes in ad honoring Kishon’s ‘The Policeman’

It was the second Israeli film, and the second film by Kishon, to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

Noa Kirel poses on a red carpet as she arrives at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain, November 3, 2019

Grapevine: October 14, 2020: Shades of black

The movers and shakers of Israeli society.

President Reuven Rivlin, flanked by Social Equality Minister Meirav Cohen and Yehuda Meshi-Zahav.

Noa Kirel named Make-A-Wish Israel International Ambassador

Along with the honor, Kirel received a certificate of acknowledgment from Denise & Avi Bar Aharon, the Founders of Make-A-Wish Israel at the Make-A-Wish office.

Noa Kirel meets with Denise & Avi Bar Aharon at the Make a Wish Israel office

Over $15 million raised at first-ever virtual FIDF national gala

Gala featured live performances by superstar and active IDF soldier Noa Kirel, singer-songwriter Idan Raichel, and IDF soldier Eden Alena, who will represent Israel in the next Eurovision contest.

Noa Kirel performing at FIDF Virtual Gala

Noa Kirel To perform live At first-ever virtual FIDF National Gala

Kirel, an active IDF soldier, recently signed a deal with Atlantic Records, the largest ever for an Israeli artist

The 2019 FIDF National Gala Dinner in NY

Israeli pop stars’ music video with Mexican and Arab garb irks viewers

Giant roosters are also featured.

Omer Adam in the music video for "Kuku Riku."

Noa Kirel, Israeli singer and IDF soldier, signs historic deal

The contract signed by the Israeli singer and the American record company is historic in terms of the Israeli music industry.

WATCH: Israeli singer Noa Kirel acts as US soldier in Yes+ promotional video

IDF against Noa Kirel's new ad: We didn’t like what we saw

IDF Manpower Directorate allowed singer Noa Kirel to take part in a commercial for Yes+, without realizing the commercial is based on the anti-Vietnam War musical ‘Hair.'

WATCH: Israeli singer Noa Kirel acts as US soldier in Yes+ promotional video

IDF launches investigation into Noa Kirel's recent advertisement

The controversial video gained negative traction once it had aired owing to the fact that she is a popular public figure and was seen wearing a foreign army's uniform.

WATCH: Israeli singer Noa Kirel acts as US soldier in Yes+ promotional video

Noa Kirel acts as US soldier, sings 'Hair' song parody in new ad - WATCH

The already fun to watch video is enhanced for viewers by her singing through the whole clip.

WATCH: Israeli singer Noa Kirel acts as US soldier in Yes+ promotional video