WATCH: Netanyahu, Herzog Congratulate Eurovision Star on Second-Place Finish

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, who represented Israel at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna and finished second place, is seen with Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a visit at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

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.

Noam Batan, Israel’s Eurovision representative, received at the President’s residence on his return home. https://t.co/V6YCWGScRp pic.twitter.com/B14C38XzUl

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) May 18, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with singer Noam Bettan, who represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest and won an impressive second place in the competition > >https://t.co/dxTAe2NiRQ pic.twitter.com/lVMZYl2JlQ

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 17, 2026

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