Israel Booed Live on Air When Taking Lead in Eurovision 2026
Summary
Israel's song entry in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was booed by some audience members when it took the lead during the live show in Vienna. Despite this, Israel finished second overall behind Bulgaria, amid controversy related to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Iran.Key Facts
- Israel's Eurovision 2026 entry briefly faced booing from the audience when it led the scoreboard.
- Noam Bettan, Israel's performer, finished second behind Bulgaria's Dara.
- The public gave many votes to Israel after the jury results were announced.
- Pro-Palestinian chants interrupted Israel's semi-final performance, leading to some people being removed from the venue.
- Some European broadcasters, including those from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands, withdrew from Eurovision 2026.
- Ireland's broadcaster RTÉ cited the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a reason for pulling out.
- Israel has participated in Eurovision since 1973.
- The 2026 contest was the smallest Eurovision event in over 20 years.
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