January 13, 2026
Israel will participate in the first semifinal of the Eurovision in Austria
תמונה: ויקיפדיה (טל גבעוני), עיבוד: gemini
Yesterday was the draw that determined the performance times of the various countries in the Eurovision.
Israel will be in the first semifinal, in its second part.
This is considered a good draw.
In the Eurovision, viewers vote after the songs are finished.
They remember better the countries that perform at the end.
Israel will perform against countries like Sweden, Ukraine, Norway, and Ireland.
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These are countries with experience and success. The semifinal will be competitive and challenging.
The Eurovision is a big and well-known music event in the world. Millions of viewers watch the competition on television and online. Each country sends only one song. Only some countries advance to the grand final. Every performance influences the audience and the voting.
This year, several countries announced they will not participate in the Eurovision because of Israel's participation. These countries are Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, and Iceland.
In Israel, there is great interest in the competition. People are talking about the draw and the rivalries. Last year, Israel won second place in the competition.
The Israeli delegation hopes to achieve a high place this year as well.
The semifinal will take place in Austria on May 12.