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Despite war with Iran canceling most events across the country, Israel went ahead Thursday night with the release of its 2026 Eurovision song, “Michelle,” sung by Noam Bettan. The celebratory ...

“Lider mit Palestine” draws on Jewish music traditions to express solidarity with the Palestinians and opposition to the war. Yiddish is the language of the Jews of Eastern Europe and all the places ...

The world's biggest singing competition, Eurovision, has become a political flashpoint. The reason is Israel's participation. Itay Stern explains why. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MICHELLE") NOAM BETTAN: ...