Netta Barzilai
Noam Bettan. Photo: Yael Abas Guisky/Flash90
April 23, 2026, 1:15 pm
Israel’s unshakeable Eurovision legacy
Since Israel joined the Eurovision family in 1973, it has enjoyed a magical run of success, being described as a powerhouse in the competition. Jessica Abelsohn explores the history of Israel's participation.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Netta Barzilai (third from left) at a Tel Aviv protest against the government's judicial overhaul. Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90
August 28, 2023, 6:38 am
High Court rejects delay on ‘reasonableness’ law hearing
"My parents come here every week, and there was no way I would leave them alone here. We hear every day about exclusion and violence against women, and we will not be trampled on," Barzilai told the crowd.
By TOI STAFF and Emanuel Fabian
Noa Kirel performs during the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Photos: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 18, 2023, 12:45 pm
Noa Kirel takes home third place
Israel’s Noa Kirel finished in third place in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, in the best showing for the country since Netta Barzilai won the competition in 2018 with Toy
By Amy Spiro & AJN Staff
Israel’s Netta Barzilai winning last year’s Eurovision song contest. Photo: AP Photo/Armando Franca
April 18, 2019, 12:00 am
The double standards of Eurovision boycotters
EVERY year the Eurovision Song Contest sees political feuds and friendships exposed like a Bucks Fizz girl's knickers, writes Richard Ferrer.
Madonna has been booked to perform at Eurovision in Tel Aviv. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
April 9, 2019, 9:21 am
Madonna to perform at Eurovision in Israel
Madonna will perform at the Eurovision contest in Israel in May.
Israel’s Netta Barzilai winning last year’s Eurovision song contest. Photo: AP Photo/Armando Franca
February 7, 2019, 12:00 am
Standing up to the Eurovision boycott brigade
SBS is to be applauded for its principled stand. Eurovision is about music; keep politics out of it.
Netta Barzilai.
December 13, 2018, 12:01 am
SBS threatens boycotters
EUROVISION broadcaster SBS has threatened to sue anti-Israel boycott activists for using its logo on their campaign materials.
By Gareth Narunsky
Netta and the Israeli delegation celebrating this year's Eurovision victory.
September 21, 2018, 12:01 am
SBS rejects boycott petition
SBS will broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest from Israel next year despite an online petition calling on the broadcaster to boycott the event.
By Gareth Narunsky
Netta and the Israeli team with the Eurovision trophy. Photo: Thomas Hanses
May 17, 2018, 3:00 pm
Netta: Not a toy or a political football
Netta Barzilai not only defeated 42 other entrants at Eurovision 2018, she defeated global antipathy to Israel to win the competition. And the community rode a wave of emotions with her, cheering as she declared, "I love my country. Next time in Jerusalem".
By Joshua Levi
Netta Barzilai.
May 16, 2018, 3:35 pm
Aussie Jews celebrate Netta’s Eurovision win
They didn't need prompting with the lyrics. The thousands of Israelis who descended on Tel Aviv's Rabin Square for the homecoming of Netta Barzilai knew her Eurovision-winning song word for word.
By Nathan Jeffay
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