Noa Kirel

Over a thousand entertainment leaders sign letter supporting Israel’s Eurovision participation

Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Noam Bettan, Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, poses in this undated handout photo.
People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 17, 2025.

Eurovision Song Contest oddsmakers predict Israel will win televoting again this year

The Eurovision World website presented the oddsmakers who predict the televoting results separately from the overall results, and according to them, Israel has a 26% chance of topping the televoting.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
‘The Pitt.’

HBO Max arrives in Israel while Anderson’s film sparks controversy

TV TIME: HBO Max launches in Israel with a full slate of hit series and films, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' draws sharp criticism for its politics and plot.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds

Israel leads Eurovisionworld.com’s early odds with 10%, followed by Sweden 9%, Ukraine 7%, Finland 6%, and Italy 5%.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

IDF launches investigation into Noa Kirel's recent advertisement

The controversial video gained negative traction once it had aired owing to the fact that she is a popular public figure and was seen wearing a foreign army's uniform.

MAY 27, 2020ByCELIA JEAN
WATCH: Israeli singer Noa Kirel acts as US soldier in Yes+ promotional video

Noa Kirel acts as US soldier, sings 'Hair' song parody in new ad - WATCH

The already fun to watch video is enhanced for viewers by her singing through the whole clip.

MAY 23, 2020ByCELIA JEAN
WATCH: Israeli singer Noa Kirel acts as US soldier in Yes+ promotional video

Israeli singing star Noa Kirel trades sequins for IDF uniform

Her willingness to join the IDF stands in contrast to a number of other high-profile entertainment industry celebrities, who found ways to be excused from their service.

FEBRUARY 2, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
Noa Kirel poses on a red carpet as she arrives at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain, November 3, 2019