Netta Barzilai

Noam Bettan strolls through Israel's musical history in Eurovision trailer

Bettan, who is representing Israel with the upbeat song, was filmed dancing to excerpts from Israel’s four winning Eurovision songs before bursting into a few bars of the 2026 song.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.
YUVAL RAPHAEL performs on Saturday night to ecstatic fans in Tel Aviv.

A ‘next’ star no more: Yuval Raphael burns bright in headlining concert debut - review

Yuval Raphael dazzles her Israeli fans in Tel Aviv, performing hits from her Eurovision journey, new EP, and more, with powerful tributes and surprise guests.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR Arai Yusuke addresses his guests, while former president Reuven Rivlin, former prime minister Ehud Olmert and his wife, Aliza, and Chief of State Protocol Gil Haskel sit alongside.

Grapevine February 26, 2025: Diplomatic stand-ins

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israel's Netta Barzilai, winner of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, poses for a picture at her home studio in Tel Aviv, Israel July 8, 2020.

Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai reveals her lifelong battle with health

Barzilai revealed that she suffers from a disease called congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which is a hereditary disorder that affects the function of the adrenal glands located above each kidney.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Netta Barzilai in a fiery red flamenco dress

Netta Barzilai unveils a new album and video for the song that’s already stuck in our heads—in a custom-made, fiery red, Spanish-inspired dress.

JUNE 24, 2024ByWALLA! FASHION

Netta Barzilai chosen as SACARA brand ambassador for 2024

Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai joins SACARA's professional makeup collection launch event for Summer 2024 alongside presenter Anna Zak.

JUNE 14, 2024ByYOSEFA KIMCHI

Netta Barzilai's crazy transformation: This is how she looks now

Healthy eating and physical activity have led to substantial weight loss, according to sources close to the former Eurovision winner.

APRIL 25, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL
Netta Barzilai looking great

Netta Barzilai shines at inclusive pride celebration in Washington

JULY 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Netta Barzilai at Inclusive Pride Celebration in Washington, D.C.

Israeli embassy in Washington throws LGBTQ Pride party

Ambassador Herzog stressed "we must actively take a stand against those voices...who seek to spread intolerance and bigotry."

JUNE 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(From right to left) Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog, Eurovision 2018 winner Netta Barzilai, Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Rachel L. Levine, M.D., and Shirin Herzog

Noa Kirel, Netta Barzilai remix their Eurovision songs in viral video

Noa Kirel reached third place in the Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest after her phenomenal performance of "Unicorn."

MAY 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 13, 2023

Jerusalem highlights May 5-11

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MAY 5, 2023ByAARON REICH
NETTA BARZILAI’S 2018 Eurovision victory is an Israeli cultural landmark.

Israel's top 10 Eurovision songs

Israel has a rich history in the Eurovision Song Contest, winning four times. Here are the top 10 Israeli songs submitted to the contest:

APRIL 22, 2023ByNOA FEIGENBAUM
WISHING NOA KIREL a lot of luck at this year’s contest in Liverpool in May!

Israel's Netta Barzilai to perform at Eurovision in May

Barzilai, who won Eurovision in 2018 with the song, “Toy,” will be one of six iconic past Eurovision acts to perform.

APRIL 17, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
NETTA BARZILAI performs during the Grand Final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.

Israeli Consulate in San Francisco hosts Eurovision Song Contest Gala

JUNE 23, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM
San Francisco Calling poster