Noa Kirel
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
Simone Biles warms up at the US Classic. Photo: AP Photo/Morry Gash
August 14, 2023, 7:04 am
Simone Biles is back with the unicorn beat
"I feel really good about where I am right now, mentally and physically," Biles said. "I still think there are some things to work on in my routines, but for the first meet back, I would say it went pretty well. I'm very shocked. Surprised."
By AJN STAFF
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
Noa Kirel of Israel performs during the first semi final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 10, 2023, 8:54 am
Israel’s Noa Kirel rides Unicorn to Eurovision grand final
Pop singer says she did the ‘maximum to represent the country with pride’ at international song contest in Liverpool. She will compete for the top prize on Saturday night.
By AMY SPIRO
Noa Kirel in the clip for her song Unicorn.Photo: Kan 11
April 2, 2023, 7:25 am
Noa Kirel unveils Eurovision Song Contest entry
The song was co-written by Kirel, Doron Medalie – who co-wrote Netta Barzilai's 2018 Eurovision winning song Toy – Yinon Yahel and May Sfadia.
By AMY SPIRO
Noa Kirel in the clip for her 2023 Eurovision song Unicorn. Photo: Kan 11
March 14, 2023, 3:09 pm
Noa Kirel unveils her Eurovision song contest entry
21-year-old singer channels her inner mythical beast in music video for international song competition: ‘It’s a song that represents all of us, the whole country’
By AMY SPIRO
Photo: AP Photo/ Martin Meissner via Times of Israel
November 15, 2022, 11:28 am
Noa Kirel wears ‘Kanye West’
'I am proud to be an Israeli artist who represents Israel in the world'
By AMY SPIRO
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