Eurovision Song Contest

Disappointment in Turin:

Israel fails to qualify for Eurovision finals

Israeli representative Michael Ben-David fails to finish in one of the top ten spots in semi-final.

Instagram removes post by anti-Israel model Bella Hadid

Follows open challenge to Hadid by Israeli model Bar Refaeli: Will you repost what I wrote on the Elad terrorist attack?

Italy wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel finishes 17th

This is the third time that Italy has won the Eurovision Song Contest and it will host the competition next year.

Eurovision 2020 canceled

EBU announces annual song contest canceled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Israeli song for Eurovision selected

The song “Feker Libi”, written by Doron Medalie and Idan Reichel, will represent Israel at the Eurovision 2020 Song Contest in May.

Eden Alene to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

Alene was born in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem to parents who immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia.

2019 Eurovision in Israel chosen as best of the decade

The 2019 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Tel Aviv in May.

Iceland fined for Eurovision pro-Palestinian protest

Eurovision organizers fine Iceland for unfurling Palestinian Authority flags at Tel Aviv song contest.

Netta Barzilai ‘excited about new adventures’

Israeli singer Netta reported to have role in Will Ferrell’s Netflix film ‘Eurovision.’

Netflix buys rights to screen 2019 Eurovision from Tel Aviv

Netflix online streaming service to offer all three shows of 2019 Eurovision song contents from Tel Aviv for viewing to users in the US.

Tel Aviv Eurovision reaches 182 million viewers

Viewership of Eurovision song contest's Grand Final rises in 2019, as a total of 182 million viewers tune into the contest in Tel Aviv.

Iceland faces criticism after violating Eurovision standards

'Icelandic Hatari singers did not keep their commitment. Reykjavik must be disqualified from 2020 contest.'

Regev: 'Kan' bears responsibility for PA flags at Eurovision

Culture Minister says government has no part in supervising Eurovision after PA flags displayed during Madonna performance.

Eurovision: Israeli performer breaks into tears on stage

Watch: Kobi Marimi sings 'Home,' breaks down in tears as the song ends.

MASA participants: Vote Israel in Eurovision

International campaign to promote Israel's song in Eurovision among Jewish young people around the world is gaining momentum.

Watch: Shalva Band in the Eurovision semi-finals

The Shalva Band, which quit the Eurovision selection contest so as not to desecrate the Sabbath, performs at the semi-finals.

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Pro-Palestinian hackers believed to be behind attack on website of Israeli Broadcasting Corporation during Eurovision semi-final.

10 countries selected for Eurovision final

First Eurovision semi-final held in Tel Aviv. 10 countries selected for Eurovision final on Saturday.

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

'I think it’s funny when someone calls to boycott Eurovision because of the situation. In Gaza something like this would not be possible.'

Madonna arriving in Israel on Wednesday

Famed singer to perform at Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv.

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

66-year-old Israeli worker in serious condition following work accident at site slated for Eurovision competition.

New arrangement for Israeli Eurovision entry revealed

After receiving heavy criticism for being 'depressing,' song representing Israel in contest gets new arrangement, with new clip.

Iceland delegation's provocation at Eurovision

Band representing Iceland at Tel Aviv Eurovision competition supports BDS, seeks to 'eliminate capitalism.'

Breaking the Silence uses Eurovision to bash Israel

Extreme organization Breaking the Silence posts signs calling on Eurovision tourists to take part in their propaganda tours in Hevron.

Watch: Croation Eurovision composer sings Jewish music hit

Jacques Houdek, composer of Croatian entry in Eurovision and part of Croatian delegation that arrived in Israel, sings Yonatan Razel hit.

Gaza artists call for boycott of Eurovision

Gazan artists call on Eurovision contestants to boycott the competition, claim Israel using the event to "perpetuate oppression".

A crazy Israeli dream come true whose logo is a flying camel

Will the Gaza flare-up cost Eurovision 2019?

Eurovision 2019 contestants started arriving in Israel and are touring country. How are Eurovision producers and contestants reacting?

Iceland's Eurovision contestant active BDS supporter; Deri told

Attorney Nati Rom: 'Hatari band, which will represent Iceland in Eurovision Song Contest, supports boycott of Israel and works for it.'

Israel allegedly ordered IDF: End operations before Eurovision

Government orders army to 'achieve necessary operational goals' in weekend fighting with Hamas before Independence Day and Eurovision.

MK Erdan: Eurovision won't deter us from hitting terrorists hard

The escalation in the Gaza Strip on the eve of Independence Day and the week before Eurovision is not a coincidence.

British celebrities reject boycott of Eurovision

British celebrities sign letter speaking out against a proposed boycott of this year’s Eurovision song contest which will be held in Israel.

IDF deploys more Iron Dome systems

Defense establishment prepares for Hamas escalation scenarios ahead of Remembrance and Independence Days and Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision winner: Boycott calls spread darkness

Israeli singer Netta Barzilai, who won last year's Eurovision song contest, slams calls to boycott this year's contest in Israel.

Roger Waters demands Madonna cancel Eurovision peformance

Anti-Israel activist pressures Madonna to bow out of Eurovision, claims to be fighting for 'human rights.'

Following Hamas video: More Iron Dome systems

Hamas threatens to destroy celebrations in Tel Aviv. IDF takes no chances, orders Iron Dome batteries deployed in country center.

BDS activists to Madonna: Cancel Eurovision performance

Palestinian Arab academics and intellectuals call on pop singer to abandon her plans to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.

Madonna to perform at Eurovision in Israel.

Pop star Madonna to take the stage at Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv on May 28.

Disproportionate apprehension?

Eurovision Song Contest 'irritated enough' with Israeli security

European culture contest management sends frantic letter to PM demanding Israeli protection: 'Consequences could be disastrous.'

Western Wall nixed for Eurovision

Public broadcaster rejects tourist sites in Judea and Samaria for contest imagery. Western Wall only to be shown with Israel delegation.

Eurovision tickets sold within an hour and a half

10,000 tickets for 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv sold out after an hour and a half. Another sale will start around Passover.

Ukraine will not participate in this year's Eurovision

Ukrainian broadcaster pulls out of international song contest in Tel Aviv after singer refuses demand to boycott Russia.

Tel Aviv recruiting volunteers to assist Eurovision tourists

Ahead of Eurovision contest to be held in Tel Aviv, municipality issues call for volunteers to assist visiting tourists and journalists.

Kobi Marimi to represent Israel in 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

Singer Kobi Marimi wins television competition “Hakohav Haba” (Rising Star) and will represent Israel at Euroivion in May.

Settlement in Israeli Eurovision intellectual property dispute

Rock star Jack White now credited as co-writer of Israeli entry "Toy" over sonic similarities to his song "Seven Nation Army."

Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision

Dozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

Western entertainers adopt coward-bully trend against Israel

Popular singer in Iceland compares Jews to Nazis

Iceland’s former representative to Eurovision calls on Iceland to pull out of the event since it is being held in Israel.

Who will take responsibility for Eurovision security?

Supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest claims Netanyahu breached a commitment on securing contest in Tel Aviv.

Final decision: Shalva will not attend Eurovision

European Broadcasting Corporation refuses to accommodate religious needs of Shakva band composed of musicians with disabilities.

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.

Shalva Band "Dares to Dream” to keep Shabbat at Eurovision

The Shalva Band is composed of eight Israeli musicians with physical and mental disabilities who have not let their limitations stop them

Shalva expected to withdraw from Eurovision selection contest

Shalva Band expected to withdraw from TV competition “Rising Star” due to issues with Sabbath observance.

'Inclusive' European Broadcasting Union excludes Orthodox Jews

Band quits program as three members are Shabbat observant and will be forced to violate Shabbat; inclusive Europe won't budge.

Shalva Band advances to Eurovision selection finals

Band composed of adults with disabilities receives 87 points to advance to finals of “Rising Star” television contest.

Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?

Israeli disabled musicians favorites to represent Israel at Eurovision, but might be forced to quit due to Shabbat rehearsals.

Protesters crash Israeli Eurovision winner's performance

Protesters crash stage of Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in France, call for boycott of contest in Israel.

Tel Aviv approves 'tent city' ahead of Eurovision

Municipality to establish temporary campsite to accommodate 2,000 tourists in Israel for annual song contest, held this year in Israel.

Pop sensation won't perform at Shabbat-desecrating Eurovision

Superstar Omer Adam refuses to perform at Eurovision contest amid fears he would be forced to desecrate Shabbat.

2019 Eurovision logo revealed

Selling of tickets for Eurovision 2019, to take place at Tel Aviv Expo, will begin at end of January via Leaan ticket office.