Eurovision Song Contest

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

"Michelle" will be revealed in full for the first time in a festive broadcast on KAN 11 on March 5.

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.
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

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise", during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025.

Former Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael co-writes song selected for this year's submission


Over 70 former Eurovision contestants call for Israel ban as Yuval Raphael has first rehearsal

The letter posted by the former participants contends that “Kan is complicit in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza."

 Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.

'Being there is already a victory': Yuval Raphael meets Herzog ahead of Eurovision

"Your story is incredible, and every time I hear the song, my heart swells with pride," Herzog said

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest Yuval Raphael meets with President Isaac Herzog. May 5, 2025.

Independence Day 2025: 77+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion

Ahead of Israel's Independence Day, Barbara Sofer presents her annual list of things she loves about the Jewish state.

 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.

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.

Eurovision audience to be permitted to wave Palestinian flags this ceremony

Singers participating, however, are only allowed to display the flag of their country on stage and are prohibited from displaying pride flags or flags of other countries at all official events.

 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.

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.

'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'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.

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.

Back in the USSR: Putin revives Soviet-era 'Eurovision' with new allies

Russian officials say a number of countries including China, Brazil, Cuba and former Soviet republics such as Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Belarus have expressed interest in taking part.

 Contestant Manizha of Russia poses on the "Turquoise Carpet" during the opening ceremony of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, Netherlands May 16, 2021.