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Israel's Eurovision Televote Odds Soar
27 Mar
Summary
- Israel has a 26% chance to win the Eurovision televote.
- New rules limit televoters to 10 votes, not 20.
- Several countries withdrew if Israel participates.
According to Eurovision oddsmakers, Israel's 2026 contestant, Noam Bettan, is heavily favored to win the televoting at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Betting websites indicate Israel has a significant chance, with Eurovision World predicting a 26% probability and Polymarket suggesting a 36% chance of topping the audience vote.
This potential win would mark a consecutive year for Israel to achieve this feat, following previous strong performances in the televoting by other artists. The Eurovision contest is decided by both national juries and worldwide televoting, with new rules implemented in late 2025. These rules limit individual televoters to 10 votes and allow national juries to vote in the semifinals, which could make an overall win more challenging for Israel.
Despite controversies and calls for Israel's exclusion due to the war in Gaza, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has found no wrongdoing. However, several nations, including Spain and Ireland, have stated they will not participate if Israel takes part. Noam Bettan's upbeat song "Michelle," partly in French, is seen as a departure from more somber previous entries, and his performance has impressed those setting the odds.
