‘New Day Will Rise’: Israel reveals entry for 2025 Eurovision Song Contest The three-minute song is primarily in English, with several lines in French and Hebrew. JNS Staff March 10, 2025
Nova music festival survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision Yuval Raphael said she wants to represent those who died in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. JNS Staff Jan. 23, 2025
Entertainment, sports and war top 2024 Google searches in Israel The Euro 2024 soccer championship, Israeli actor Idan Amedi, the IDF’s Home Front Command, Israel’s version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and assassinated Hamas chief Mohammed Deif topped the list. JNS Staff Dec. 11, 2024
Eden Golan in Paris to support Israelis in Paralympic Games Having recently faced antisemitism in France, the Eurovision contestant seeks to boost the morale of her country's special athletes. Oren Aharoni Aug. 28, 2024
From Eurovision to boot camp: Eden Golan prepares for IDF The Israeli singer who came in fifth at the prestigious song contest with the hit "Hurricane" has received her first military summons. Eran Suissa Aug. 20, 2024
Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai drops debut Hebrew album The release marks a significant milestone in her career, following her rise to international fame when she won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Dor Gabay June 25, 2024
Many watched Eurovision for first time as ‘patriotic duty’ “We had to vote for her and show her our full support,” one non-Jewish viewer said. “To show Israel that we stand behind her.” Dave Gordon May 17, 2024
Eurovision handed Israel the win The European public voted against the anti-Israel narrative of the elites and the antisemitic demonstrations marching through its cities. David Isaac May 17, 2024
Eden Golan is the soul of beauty Israel's Eurovision star forces us to remember the joy of creating something other than filtered photos. Karen Lehrman Bloch May 16, 2024