Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli President Isaac Herzog congratulated Israel's Eurovision representative Noam Bettan on placing second in the Eurovision Song Contest despite hate and boycotts.
Israeli contestant Noam Bettan gave a performance of a lifetime amid boos, protests, and evictions—propelling him into the grand finale, where he has a chance to bring home the win.
Israel's Noam Bitton stunned the crowd, walking out to the classic Jewish tune of Hava Nagila—complete with its signature flute—amid anti-Israel boycotts and rising tension.
The son of French immigrant parents, Noam Bettan, 28, from the central city of Ra’anana, was nominated as Israel’s contestant after winning the finale of 'The Next Star.'
The first male to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in several years, Noam Bettan shares his origins, his love for music, and a fun fact that most people don't know about him.
The 2026 Eurovision Israeli contestant, Noam Bettan, has released his entry titled Michelle, which features three languages: English, French, and Hebrew.
After being rejected 10 years ago, Israeli singer Noam Bettan triumphed in The Rising Star competition and was chosen to represent the Jewish state at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna—Israel's first male entrant in three years.
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