Israel defies Eurovision pressure to claim second place

Israel’s Noam Bettan has finished second at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, after a campaign marked by boycott calls, protests and intense scrutiny of Israel’s place in the competition.

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A Jewish Australian story shines again at Eurovision

As Eurovision heads into its 2026 finals in Vienna, Danny Estrin is returning to the contest in a new role, bringing the same Jewish pride and Australian energy that made Voyager’s 2023 performance stand out.

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Israel’s Yuval Raphael takes second place in Eurovision

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael came in second place in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday night, after being pipped at the post by Austrian singer JJ. Read more

Israel’s Yuval Raphael reaches Eurovision Grand Final

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael has advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final, following a powerful and emotionally resonant performance of her ballad “New Day Will Rise” during Thursday night’s second semifinal in Basel, Switzerland. Read more

A rabbi’s praise for Eden Golan

I have had a near-zero interest in Eurovision for the past 45 years. Read more

Israeli singer secures spot in Eurovision grand final

Switzerland and the Netherlands, two of the favourites to win Eurovision 2024, have secured spots in the grand final alongside Israel despite large protests against the country’s participation and booing during its performance. Read more

Tumultuous Turmoil

The imminent advent of Ramadan will herald the annual orgy of anarchy, violence and vitriol. Read more

Israel to revise lyrics amid Eurovision controversy over references to October 7 attacks

Amid a controversy with the organisers of the Eurovision song competition, Israel agreed to modify the lyrics of two possible songs that referred to Hamas’s October 7 massacre. Read more

Eden Alene reveals song she plans to sing when she represents Israel in Eurovision 2020

Eden Alene, the Israeli teen selected to represent Israel in the Eurovision international song contest this year, unveiled the track she plans to sing in the competition on May 16 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Read more

Israel gets ‘key’ to Eurovision, BBC rejects calls to boycott

At a ceremony in Tel Aviv this week, Israel officially received the “keys” to the Eurovision Song competition for 2019. Read more

Eurovision expert visits Australia

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Israel’s hosting and participation in 2019 Eurovision faces uncertain future

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met with  Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit, Culture Minister Miri Regev and Communications Minister Ayoub Kara on Monday, following reports that the European Broadcasting Union could move the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest from Israel to Austria. Read more

Mazaltov! Michael Kuttner in Israel watching Eurovision Song Contest

What a way for Israel to start a week in which we celebrate reunited Jerusalem and the opening of the US Embassy in our Capital. Read more