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Israeli entrant Noam Bettan spent the latter moments of the voting sequence in first place

May 17, 2026, 8:44 pm

‘I don’t know what would have happened if we’d won’, says Israel’s Eurovision chief

Yoav Tsafir reflects on fears as booing became more intense as Israel came closer to winning in Vienna

By Florit Shoihet

May 17, 2026, 11:29 am

Israel pipped at the post in Eurovision thriller as UK gets one point

Noam Bettan spent the nailbiting final moments of the voting sequence in first place before finishing second

By Jewish News Reporter

Noam Bettan on stage during the Eurovision song contest semi final (Eurovision song contest)

May 15, 2026, 1:21 pm

BBC corrects ‘error’ after omitting Israel from Eurovision finalists

Israel progressed alongside acts from Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden

By Michelle Rosenberg

Mili Li Rabinovich (left) and Lia Gutmann of the Austrian Union of Jewish Students (JöH), who said their Eurovision screening in Vienna required heavy police protection amid growing antisemitism concerns. Credit: Media Oriente

May 15, 2026, 12:58 pm

Austrian Jewish students forced to hold Eurovision screening under heavy police guard

Jewish student leaders in Vienna warn many now fear openly identifying as Jewish on campus

By Annabel Sinclair

May 15, 2026, 11:32 am

Shabbat Shalom: To Those Who Refuse to Let the Chain Break

Every week there are people who make a difference - by protecting lives, standing proudly in public, educating children, by preserving history itself.

By Leo Pearlman

May 14, 2026, 4:28 pm

Dutch care home cancels Jewish Eurovision winner’s concert after pro-Palestine protest

Dutch-Jewish singer Lenny Kuhr says artists openly supporting Israel face growing hostility in the Netherlands

By Annabel Sinclair

Father Ted and Father Dougal perform “My Lovely Horse” in the Eurovision-themed episode A Song for Europe. Credit: Channel 4 / Hat Trick Productions

May 13, 2026, 1:49 pm

RTE using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

Broadcaster says sitcom will replace Eurovision coverage as petition against RTE director-general passes 700 signatures

By JN Reporter

May 8, 2026, 3:11 pm

Noam Bettan takes Israel through to Eurovision final

Singer is 'very, very honoured to represent Israel' with a love song called Michelle

By Charlotte Henry

The poster in Vienna calling for protest at Eurovision

May 7, 2026, 1:39 pm

Austria prepares for protest over Israel at Eurovision

Security around Jewish institutions in Austria is already among the highest in Europe, with armed protection commonplace outside synagogues, schools and major events

By Brigit Grant

Yuval Raphael representing Israel in Eurovision in Switzerland. Credit: Jens Buttner/dpa/Alamy Live News

April 17, 2026, 12:14 pm

More than 1,000 celebrities back Israel’s Eurovision inclusion amid boycott calls

High-profile figures sign an open letter defending Israel’s place in contest as pressure mounts to exclude it

By Annabel Sinclair

March 27, 2026, 4:24 pm

Eurovision’s Eden Golan says fears for her life persist after antisemitic threats

Israeli singer reveals lasting trauma and security fears following protests and hostility during and after 2024 contest

By Annabel Sinclair

Israel's Eurovision star Noa Kirel and her husband goalkeeper Daniel Peretz

March 25, 2026, 1:03 pm

She’s a keeper! Daniel saw Noa on Eurovision. He said he’d marry her. He was right

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Israel’s Posh and Becks on fame, football and carrying their country with them

By Brigit Grant

Noam Bettan for Israel's 2026 Eurovision (Photo Credit: Eurovision)

January 21, 2026, 12:05 pm

Noam Bettan to fly Israel’s flag at Eurovision amid boycott storm

Singer wins Rising Star final as Israel remains in contest despite mounting cultural and political backlash

By Annabel Sinclair

Israel's Yuval Raphael at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

December 11, 2025, 12:24 pm

The staggering hypocrisy of boycotting Eurovision

Boycotting musical performers because they happen to target ordinary citizens because of the country they happen to have been born in, or the passport they hold

By Ben Kentish

December 10, 2025, 6:57 pm

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026

Iceland becomes the fifth nation to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 amid mounting protests over Israel’s continued participation

By Jewish News Reporter

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