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Those crazy Israeli’s have chosen… on a Monday!

Despite everything being weird in Israel, clearly they are no respecter of Eurovision norms by having what (sort of) passes for their 'National Final'...

Eurovision Babylon – Love and hate

Time for another peep behind the Eurovision curtains into our semi-regular (=not at all regular) gossip column, Eurovision Babylon. The kids are alt-right If you can't...

8 August – Even the ice feels cold

Have you ever wondered what goes through a performer's mind during Eurovision week/fortnight? Do they ever get nervous? Do they think they're out of...

The winner of HaKokhav HaBa is crowned.

Yuval Raphael has won the latest series of 'HaKokhav HaBa' and will be representing Israel at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. The 2024/25 edition of...

Israel – If you are easily offended, look away now

If you’ve stayed and chosen to read this post then carry on. Don’t say you haven’t been warned. I despise this song. I don’t despise...

Israel: ending with almost a bang

And last for the day is Israel, and Imri Ziv. Imri is a hottie, and no mistaking. In fact, he’s so hot that he’s...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 19 – Israel

Unicorn by Noa Kirel. Who doesn’t love a unicorn? Whether it’s the all-healing powers of a horny horse throughout mythology or the latter-day adoption of...

He shaft me up me rim

At least I think that's what the Israeli singer is singing. It's hard to imagine a greater contrast between the first three performers and...

23 April – Sometimes the wind brings a good, familiar scent

The last contest to actually take place was in Israel. It was a good old affair, amongst the warmth of the eastern Mediterranean. Were...

Hamas attack survivor lands Eurovision gig

The Eurovision Song Contest has long been a stage for music, spectacle, and occasionally, controversy. Israel's choice for Eurovision 2025, Yuval Raphael, embodies all...