Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual event of great cultural importance in Israeli society and an opportunity for the country to celebrate its creativity, talent, and diversity on a global scale. From 1973 until today, Israel’s colorful, fun, and innovative performers have experienced disproportionate success in the international song competition.
Music
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Avi Toledano: Hora – 2nd Place in Eurovision (Horragate, UK, 1982)
This video present’s Israel’s entry in the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest in Harrogate, United Kingdom, “Hora” by Avi Toledano,which earned Israel second place in the international competition. In this up-beat, nostalgic
Gali Atari & Milk & Honey: Hallelujah – Israel’s 2nd Eurovision Victory (Jerusalem, 1979)
This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem, “Hallelujah” by Gali Atari & Milk & Honey. The up-beat, optimistic song inspires people to unite
Netta: Toy – Israel’s 4th Eurovision Victory (Lisbon, 2018)
This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon, “Toy” by Netta Barzilay, a global symbol of feminism and diversity, described by some as the
Dana International: Diva – Israel’s 3rd Eurovision Victory (Birmingham, 1998)
This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest in Birmingham, “Diva” by Dana International, a transgender woman and one of Israel’s most successful singers ever. The first
Medley of All of Israel’s Eurovision Songs (1973-2018)
This video (07:25) presents short clips of each of Israel’s performances at the Eurovision Song Contest from 1973-2018. For a list of each of Israel’s entry’s to Eurovision, including the
Izhar Cohen & Alphabeta: A-Ba-Ni-Bi – Israel’s 1st Eurovision Victory (Paris, 1978)
This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest in Paris, “A-Ba-Ni-Bi” by Izhar Cohen and Alphabeta. The up-tempo disco song explores the way in which humans
Ofra Haza: Chai – 2nd Place in Eurovision (Munich, 1983)
This video present’s Israel’s entry in the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest in Munich, “Chai” by Ofra Haza. The song earned Israel second place in the international competition for the second consecutive
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Why Israelis Love Eurovision
In light of Israel’s 2018 victory at the Eurovision Song Contest, which resulted in Israel hosting the competition in 2019, this article analyzes why Israelis have always been such big
Israel Reacts to Netta’s Eurovision Victory
This i24NEWS segment (05:34) recaps the euphoric reaction in Israel to Netta Barzilai’s victory in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, including all night partying in the streets of Jerusalem and
Eurovision 2019: The Musical
Produced by KAN DIGITAL, the official Israeli broadcasting body for the Eurovision Song Contest, this satirical video features Eurovision co-host, Lucy Ayoub, and Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reporter, Elia Grinfeld, welcoming
Netta Barzilai on Representing Israel & Bridging Gaps
In this i24NEWS segment (04:13), filmed before her victory at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, Netta Barzilai expresses what an honor and privilege it is for her to represent Israel on