Noa Kirel qualifies for Eurovision grand final after ‘Unicorn’ performance in Liverpool

Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel

Noa Kirel of Israel performs during the first semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Noa Kirel of Israel performs during the first semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Israel’s Noa Kirel advances to the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision in Liverpool following her performance during the contest’s first semifinal.

Singing and dancing to pop song “Unicorn,” Kirel garners enough votes to qualify to compete for the top prize on Saturday night.

“The electricity in the crowd provided us with so much energy to do the maximum to represent the country with pride,” said Kirel after finishing her performance, according to the Kan public broadcaster. “We gave it our all and the feeling was incredible. Thank you to everyone, I feel like you’re with me.”

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