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Noam Bettan from Israel walks onto the stage carrying his country's flag ahead of the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, May 16, 2026. (AP/Martin Meissner)
July 3, 2026, 10:25 pm
Eurovision chief rules out another vote on Israel: ‘Membership spoke conclusively’
Martin Green dismisses concerns about contest facing financial difficulties after anti-Israel boycott by 5 nations: ‘We’ll be around for many, many, many, many, many years to come’
By Amy Spiro
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends a hearing in the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset on May 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 26, 2026, 6:38 pm
Coalition races ahead with bills targeting media, in defiance of legal objections
MKs advance legisalation to take control of Kan’s budget, split broadcasting overhaul to push part of it ahead, and add measure that will help pro-government Channel 14, in drive ahead of elections
By Ariela Karmel
Noam Bettan from Israel performs the song 'Michelle' during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, May 16, 2026. (AP/Martin Meissner)
May 17, 2026, 3:13 am
Israel’s Noam Bettan finishes second at Eurovision as Bulgaria takes the win
‘Michelle’ propels Israel to third in the popular vote and its 2nd year in a row as the runner-up, as singer says he ‘tried to stay focused, I sang with joy, with a smile on my face’
By Amy Spiro
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, April 28, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 13, 2026, 7:21 pm
High Court annuls Karhi’s decision to fire key public broadcaster official
Communication minister dismissed Kan search panel chief for adopting AG legal guidance; Judge: ‘Regrettable that getting legal advice these days is seen as grounds for dismissal’
By Jeremy Sharon
Israel's Noam Bettan celebrates qualifying for the grand final, during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, May 12, 2026. (AP/Martin Meissner)
May 13, 2026, 1:04 am
Despite anti-Israel chants in arena, Israel’s Noam Bettan advances to Eurovision final
Singer says boos were quickly drowned out by support and that he felt he was ‘just singing to Israel’; 4 activists removed from event hall by security after interruptions
By Amy Spiro
Israel's Noam Bettan performing 'Michelle' with dancer Lihi Freud during a rehearsal for the Eurovision on May 6, 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. (Alma Bengtsson/EBU)
May 10, 2026, 11:09 am
Israel warned by EBU over ad campaign calling to support Noam Bettan at Eurovision
Eurovision director Martin Green says Kan broadcaster was asked to ‘immediately stop any distribution of the videos’ and it did so; Kan simply says it’s following contest rules
By Amy Spiro
Israel's 2026 Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan. (Yair Sigron)
May 8, 2026, 12:07 am
Facing a mixed reception at Eurovision, Noam Bettan is ready ‘to enjoy the journey’
28-year-old singer, born in Israel to French parents, says his years of ‘Sisyphean work’ in the music industry have made him ready to shine ‘the light I have to give to the world’
By Amy Spiro
'Happy Place' screenwriter and actor Noa Koler accepts the Israeli Academy of Film and Television award on May 3, 2026. (Niv Aharonson)
May 4, 2026, 2:17 am
Noa Koler’s ‘Happy Place’ wins big in Israeli TV awards, rescheduled after Iran war
Kan snags 27 prizes in belated 2025 awards; winning Best Investigative Program, Uvda’s Ilana Dayan says government ‘machine’ working to erase memory of Oct. 7 failures
By Jessica Steinberg
Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal will host a program about his favorite music on radio station Kan 88 on April 5, 2026. (Yuval Ofer)
April 5, 2026, 7:04 pm
Ex-hostages host radio shows on songs of strength in captivity
Yarden Bibas, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Amit Soussana to appear on Kan 88 Passover series
By Jessica Steinberg
The main headquarters in Jerusalem of the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation, known as Kan, seen on January 31, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
March 26, 2026, 7:03 pm
Unable to shut down Kan, coalition maneuvers to control public broadcaster’s budget
Bill removing legal safeguards that are meant to shield outlet from political pressure is moved to Knesset committee headed by Netanyahu loyalist, in crusade to dismantle outlet
By Ariela Karmel
Noam Bettan in the music video for 'Michelle,' Israel's 2026 Eurovision song. (Screenshot/Kan)
March 6, 2026, 2:42 am
Despite war, Israel releases ‘Michelle,’ its 2026 Eurovision song
Song to be performed by Noam Bettan at contest in Vienna this May is largely in Hebrew and French, with one verse in English, and ‘touches on the whole spectrum of emotions’
By Amy Spiro
Dana Eden attends Apple TV+'s 'Tehran' Season 2 Premiere at The Robin Williams Center on May 4, 2022, in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/AFP)
February 19, 2026, 4:27 pm
Annual TV award nominees announced after delay caused by death of ‘Tehran’ producer
Academy of Film and Television mourns loss of Dana Eden, notes membership increase following culture minister’s attack on its Ophir movie awards
By Jessica Steinberg
Dana Eden attends Kan's 'Tehran' premiere in Israel (Avishag Shaar-Yashuv)
February 16, 2026, 10:41 am
Award-winning ‘Tehran’ producer found dead in Athens hotel room
Dana Eden, 52, was in Greek capital to oversee filming of hit drama series’ fourth season
By Jessica Steinberg and ToI Staff
Noam Bettan, Israel's 2026 Eurovision contestant, poses for a photo in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026. (Yael Abas Guisky/Flash90)
February 6, 2026, 7:30 pm
Noam Bettan to sing Eurovision entry co-written by last year’s contestant Yuval Raphael
Set for release March 5, song features lyrics in Hebrew, English and French and is said to be ‘a slightly different style’ from the ballads submitted by Israel for past two years
By Amy Spiro
Spy thriller 'Tehran' aired on Apple TV on January 9, 2026, as street protests raged in Iran (Courtesy)
January 20, 2026, 6:28 pm
‘Tehran’ premieres on Apple as nationwide protests rock Iran
Season 3 of Israeli spy thriller set in Iranian capital airs on streaming platform during tumultuous mass movement
By Jessica Steinberg
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