Eurovision Song Contest

Israel’s Eurovision future at risk over KAN funding bill, EBU warns

EBU Director-General Noel Curran warned that a bill changing KAN’s funding could harm Israel’s global standing and threaten its future participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

 View of the offices of Israel's public broadcaster KAN in Jerusalem. January 31, 2023.
Moldovan singer Vlad Sabajuc, aka Satoshi and representing Moldova with the song 'Viva, Moldova!', performs during the dress rehearsal for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 16, 2026.

Moldova broadcaster chief resigns after Eurovision jury vote sparks public backlash

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, who represented Israel at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna and finished in second place, is seen after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, May 17, 2026.

Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial

Noam Bettan with dancers

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote


Survivors and stars shine on Israel’s path to Eurovision 2025

The Next Star delivers moving performances, including survivors of October 7, in Eurovision 2025 race.

 DANIEL WEISS, a survivor of Kibbutz Be’eri, appears on ‘Kochav Haba.’

Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

The two Swiss cities were the final candidates chosen according to criteria that included transport connections, hotel capacity and security.

 Nemo representing Switzerland reacts while holding flowers after winning during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Hidden in plain sight: Eden Golan reveals the wig that saved her life in Sweden

"At the moment, I thought it was funny but didn’t realize how scary and dangerous it really was," the singer said.

 Eden Golan, who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song contest last week, performing at thr rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Rally for their return: Eden Golan performs 'October Rain' at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv

"I wanted to sing "October Rain" tonight. This is my prayer to bring everyone back home. I will not stop making our voice heard in Israel and worldwide until everyone returns home," Golan said. 

 Eden Golan, who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song contest last week, performing at thr rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

My Word: Biden, the Eurovision, and offensive questions and answers

If Israel is not able to defend itself – hitting back at its enemies – nobody will be safe. “Ironclad support” is meaningless if it translates as a steely grip preventing Israel from taking action. 

 ISRAEL’S CONTESTANT Eden Golan sings in the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, last week.

'Eretz Nehederet' skewers Eurovision, mocks Columbia protesters in skit

At the end, the entire cast appeared in T-shirts bearing the names of kibbutzim and communities that have been abandoned since October 7.

 ISRAEL’S EUROVISION contestant Eden Golan (left) with her ‘Eretz Nehederet’ imitator Shani Cohen.

On eve of its 76th Independence Day, Israel increasingly isolated among the nations - opinion

Recent global demonstrations and declining support highlight Israel's increased isolation amid its largest offensive against Hamas since 2005, intensifying criticism over its impact in Gaza.

  Israel Air Force planes are seen flying on Independence Day, Tel Aviv beach, April 26, 2023

Gal Gadot appears to lose a million followers after sharing a story supporting Eden Golan

Besides Gadot who congratulated and encouraged Golan in a FaceTime call a few hours prior to her performance, Noa Tishbi also encouraged her and explained to her followers how to vote overseas.

Gal Gadot attends the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills during the 92nd Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020.

Ireland’s Bambie Thug filmed in profanity-filled rant after Eden Golan’s Eurovision success

The tear-stricken Bambie Thug said "F*** the EBU" shortly after scoring below Israel's Eden Golan.

Bambie Thug, representing Ireland, performs "Doomsday Blue" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Facing the world, Eden Golan won hearts and respect at Eurovision

While a vocal minority of protesters oppose Israel’s fight against Hamas, millions of Eurovision viewers around the world respect Israel and its Eurovision representative Eden Golan.

 Eden Golan, representing Israel, performs "Hurricane" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.