Kan confirms transparent selection, showcasing Israeli creativity, resilience, and cultural strength ahead of Vienna contest.
The professional selection committee of Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) has finalized its decision, choosing the song that will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
The selected entry will be performed by Noam Bettan, winner of Keshet 12’s HaKokhav HaBa (Rising Star), who secured first place in last month’s finale.
The song was written and composed by Yuval Raphael—Israel’s Eurovision 2025 representative—together with Nadav Aharoni and Tzlil Klifi. Reflecting Israel’s international outlook, the song blends Hebrew, French, and English.
Kan emphasized that the selection process was conducted with full transparency and professionalism. Alongside committee members, a public representative and an external music expert participated as observers. Nearly 200 songs were reviewed before the final decision was reached.
For Raphael, the selection marks a second consecutive success, as another song she co-wrote has now been chosen to carry Israel’s flag on the Eurovision stage.
The song will be officially revealed during a special broadcast on Kan 11 on March 5, pending final approval from the European Broadcasting Union.
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna this May. Bettan is scheduled to perform in the first semifinal on May 12, appearing in the second half of the show alongside a competitive and diverse lineup of participating countries.
Israel’s participation had faced uncertainty but was ultimately confirmed after EBU approval, reinforcing Israel’s continued presence and cultural voice on Europe’s largest musical stage.
