Israel
About Israel at Eurovision
Israel has won four times: 1978, 1979, 1998 (Dana International, 'Diva'), and 2018 (Netta, 'Toy'). The 1978 win made Israel the first non-European country to host Eurovision.
Why watch Israel in 2026
This year, Israel is represented by Noam Bettan, performing “Michelle”. Semi-final 1 — meaning you'll see them perform live from Wiener Stadthalle on 12 May 2026.
How to follow Israel
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Where Israel has been before
Eurovision Israel dates back decades — read the full 70-year contest history and see how this year's song stacks up against its classics. Catch up on every champion, every “nul points” moment and every legendary key change.