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Israel's Eurovision Hope: Bettan's Soulful Sound to Vienna
21 Jan
Summary
- Noam Bettan, son of French immigrants, will represent Israel at Eurovision.
- He impressed judges with Hebrew and French songs, specializing in ballads.
- This marks the first male contestant for Israel in years.
Noam Bettan will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, bringing a soulful performance. The Ra'anana native, son of French immigrants, was the predicted winner of "The Next Star for Eurovision." Bettan's selection marks the first time in years that Israel will send a male contestant to the competition.
He secured his spot by impressing judges and the audience with renditions of "Nitzachta Iti Hakol" in Hebrew and "Derniere Danse" in French. Bettan specializes in soulful ballads and possesses a gentle stage presence. He previously auditioned for the contest a decade ago and has since cultivated a professional music career with millions of views online.
The "Next Star for Eurovision" contest, shown on Channel 12, shifts to public broadcaster KAN 11. Hosts acknowledged past Israeli successes, including Noa Kirel's third place in 2023 and Eden Golan's fifth place in 2024 amid challenging circumstances. The broadcast also took a moment to remember fallen police officer Ran Gvili.
