May 14, 2017
6:29 pm

Representing Israel with the song "I feel alive" Imri Ziv (C), performs on stage with two dancers during the Grand Final rehearsal of 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 at the International Exhibition Centre, in Kiev, on May 12, 2017. (Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP)

UK media falsely report Israel leaving Eurovision

IBA host bids farewell as broadcaster shuts down, in comments misinterpreted by foreign media as saying Jewish state was exiting music competition

By JTA

May 14, 2017
3:53 am

A television showing Channel 1, displaying a message reading "Our broadcast has ended." (Joshua Davidovich/Times of Israel)

With emotional Eurovision farewell, Channel 1 signs off

Over 200 million worldwide viewers watch Israel part with its oldest channel, before station fades to screen announcing: ‘Our broadcast has ended. 1968-2017’

By Raoul Wootliff

May 14, 2017
2:30 am

Israeli singer Imri Ziv performs on stage during the final of the 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev, on May 13, 2017. (AFP / SERGEI SUPINSKY)

Israel fails to wow at Eurovision as Portugal scores surprise win

Imri Ziv finishes disappointing 23rd, as announcer tells world Israel will no longer appear due to IBA shut-down; Belgium’s Jewish Zionist entry comes in 4th

By Times of Israel staff

May 13, 2017
7:51 pm

Belgian Eurovision contestant Blanche sings 'City Lights' (YouTube screenshot)

Belgian Eurovision singer an ardent Jewish Zionist

Ellie Delvaux, known by her stage name Blanche, hopes to make her country — and her pupils at the Hashomer Hatzair youth group — proud

By Times of Israel staff

May 12, 2017
7:12 pm

Joci Pápai from Hungary singing his country's entry to the Eurovision song contest (Screen capture YouTube)

Roma, Jews in Hungary laud Gypsy singer’s Eurovision progress

Joci Pápai, 35, is the first Roma to represent Hungary in the continental song competition; final is on Saturday

By JTA

May 12, 2017
12:41 am

Israel's Imri performs the song 'I Feel Alive' during the second semifinal dress rehearsal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 on May 10, 2017 at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev (AFP PHOTO / Sergei SUPINSKY)

Israel’s Imri Ziv powers into Eurovision final

Singer will have a shot at winning it all in Ukraine Saturday night with his dance anthem ‘I Feel Alive’

By Times of Israel staff

April 14, 2017
5:16 pm

Jamala, representing Ukraine with the song "1944," attends a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 grand final in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 15, 2016. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)

Kremlin furious at Eurovision dropping Russia over Ukraine spat

Kiev, as winner of last year’s contest, refuses to host Russian contestant because she previously performed in Russian-annexed Crimea

By AFP

April 6, 2017
4:05 pm

The 28 Eurovision 2017 participants after planting KKL-JNF trees during their four-day trip to Israel (Courtesy Yosi Zeliger)

Eurovision singers plant trees, perform in Tel Aviv

For second year, Israel invites singers ahead of May contest

By Jessica Steinberg

March 22, 2017
2:22 pm

Armed police officers guard at a police cordon outside the Houses of Parliament in central London on March 22, 2017. (AFP Photo/Daniel Leal-Olivas)

Israel expresses solidarity as three killed in London attack

Attacker was shot dead, police say they believe there is only one attacker but still carrying out searches in area

By Gavin Rabinowitz

February 14, 2017
12:36 pm

Imri Ziv, who will represent Israel in Eurovision 2017 after winning the reality show "The Next Star," reacts during the final at Neve Ilan studio near Jerusalem. February 13, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash 90)

Ex-backup Imri Ziv belts way to Eurovision contest

Singer wins over ‘The Next Star’ audience with Kelly Clarkson cover, booking spot to represent Israel in Ukraine

By Times of Israel staff

May 18, 2016
3:08 pm

An image from 'ISIS at the Eurovision,' an Israeli-made satirical music music video mocking the Islamic State group, released May 13, 2016. (screen capture: YouTube via Eretz Nehederet)

Israeli TV lampoons IS in Eurovision spoof

‘Hello Europe, here we come’: ‘Eretz Nehederet’ boy band takes on jihadists in mock entry for annual singing kitsch-fest

By Times of Israel staff

May 15, 2016
4:13 am

Ukraine stuns Russia to win politically-charged Eurovision

Amid ongoing row over Crimea, Moscow had tried to get singer Jamala’s song about Soviet deportations of Crimean Tatars disqualified

By Hugues HONORE

May 15, 2016
2:27 am

Hovi Star representing Israel celebrates as he advances to the Grand Final, after qualifying in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 12, 2016. (AFP/Jonathan Nackstrand)

At Eurovision, Israel takes 14th – but an Israeli wins 6th

‘We feel great,’ says Israel’s contender Hovi Star; France’s Amir Haddad, an Israeli dentist, comes in sixth with ‘J’ai cherché’

By Jessica Steinberg

May 13, 2016
11:49 am

Singers and delegations celebrate as they advance to the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 12, 2016. (AFP/Jonathan Nackstrand)

Eurovision, a well-oiled diplomatic machine

Expert says organizers ‘will never successfully depoliticize’ the song contest, which this year includes entrants from 26 countries

By Hugues HONORE

May 13, 2016
7:46 am

Israel’s Star performer makes it to Eurovision final

Singing ‘Made of Stars,’ Hovi Star secures Israeli spot in May 14 sing-off

By Times of Israel staff

Topic: Eurovision Song Contest

UK media falsely report Israel leaving Eurovision

IBA host bids farewell as broadcaster shuts down, in comments misinterpreted by foreign media as saying Jewish state was exiting music competition

With emotional Eurovision farewell, Channel 1 signs off

Over 200 million worldwide viewers watch Israel part with its oldest channel, before station fades to screen announcing: ‘Our broadcast has ended. 1968-2017’

Israel fails to wow at Eurovision as Portugal scores surprise win

Imri Ziv finishes disappointing 23rd, as announcer tells world Israel will no longer appear due to IBA shut-down; Belgium’s Jewish Zionist entry comes in 4th

Belgian Eurovision singer an ardent Jewish Zionist

Ellie Delvaux, known by her stage name Blanche, hopes to make her country — and her pupils at the Hashomer Hatzair youth group — proud

Roma, Jews in Hungary laud Gypsy singer’s Eurovision progress

Joci Pápai, 35, is the first Roma to represent Hungary in the continental song competition; final is on Saturday

Israel’s Imri Ziv powers into Eurovision final

Singer will have a shot at winning it all in Ukraine Saturday night with his dance anthem ‘I Feel Alive’

Kremlin furious at Eurovision dropping Russia over Ukraine spat

Kiev, as winner of last year’s contest, refuses to host Russian contestant because she previously performed in Russian-annexed Crimea

Eurovision singers plant trees, perform in Tel Aviv

For second year, Israel invites singers ahead of May contest

Israel expresses solidarity as three killed in London attack

Attacker was shot dead, police say they believe there is only one attacker but still carrying out searches in area

Ex-backup Imri Ziv belts way to Eurovision contest

Singer wins over ‘The Next Star’ audience with Kelly Clarkson cover, booking spot to represent Israel in Ukraine

Israeli TV lampoons IS in Eurovision spoof

‘Hello Europe, here we come’: ‘Eretz Nehederet’ boy band takes on jihadists in mock entry for annual singing kitsch-fest

Ukraine stuns Russia to win politically-charged Eurovision

Amid ongoing row over Crimea, Moscow had tried to get singer Jamala’s song about Soviet deportations of Crimean Tatars disqualified

At Eurovision, Israel takes 14th – but an Israeli wins 6th

‘We feel great,’ says Israel’s contender Hovi Star; France’s Amir Haddad, an Israeli dentist, comes in sixth with ‘J’ai cherché’

Eurovision, a well-oiled diplomatic machine

Expert says organizers ‘will never successfully depoliticize’ the song contest, which this year includes entrants from 26 countries

Israel’s Star performer makes it to Eurovision final

Singing ‘Made of Stars,’ Hovi Star secures Israeli spot in May 14 sing-off

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