Israeli broadcaster KAN has confirmed their intention to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, due to be held in Bulgaria.
Israeli broadcaster KAN confirms Eurovision 2027 participation.
Israeli public broadcaster KAN has confirmed its participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, due to be held in Bulgaria. KAN and Keshet 12 will once again work together on Israel’s national selection HaKokhav HaBa to select the artist that will represent the country.
A panel of jury professionals from KAN and Keshet 12 will select a shortlist of songs from the open submission call, before the winning song is selected.
Israel in the Contest
Israel has a long and history in the Eurovision Song Contest, making their debut in 1973 with Ilanit and “Ey Sham”. Their first entry scored 97 points, placing 4th. Israel has since gone on to win the Contest on four separate occasions – in 1978, 1979, 1998 and 2018.
Noam Bettan represented Israel in Vienna during the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Michelle”. Performing at the first semi-final, Israel qualified for the final in 1st place. In the final itself, Noam finished in 2nd place with a total of 343 points – 123 points from the jury and 220 from the televote.
News Source: KAN
Image Credits: Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU
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