WATCH: Noam Bettan Dons Tefillin Before Eurovision Performance, Advances to Finals

Noam Bettan from Israel, who performed the song "Michelle," makes a selfie after being announced for the final during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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.

Noam Bettan puts on tefillin just before going on stage at the Eurovision semi-final in Vienna🤍🩵
We are all holding hands 🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/QzguZoXvWI

— Iris (@streetwize) May 12, 2026

A winning performance bythe amazing Noam Bettan at the Eurovision Semi final.
Amazing 🤍🩵✨@kann pic.twitter.com/moecWPu6YN

— Iris (@streetwize) May 12, 2026

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