Despite war, Israel releases ‘Michelle,’ its 2026 Eurovision song
Song to be performed by Noam Bettan at contest in Vienna this May is largely in Hebrew and French, with one verse in English, and ‘touches on the whole spectrum of emotions’
Amy Spiro | Courtesy Times of Israel
Despite war with Iran cancelling 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 broadcast on the Kan public broadcaster was interrupted several times by warnings of incoming Iranian missiles and sirens across the country, but it didn’t stop the premiere of the pop song.
The song, in Hebrew, French and English, is slightly more upbeat than those from Israel over the past few years, and the music video includes catchy dance moves during its most up-tempo moments.