Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Entry: Noam Bettan to Perform “Michelle”

Israel has revealed its song for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna. The entry, titled “Michelle,” will be performed by Noam Bettan, who was selected as Israel’s representative earlier this year.

Song Details and Release

The song “Michelle” was officially announced by the Israeli public broadcaster, Kan, on Monday, February 24, 2026. The full track will be released next Thursday, March 5, on KAN 11 . The song is notable for its blend of French, Hebrew and English lyrics, reflecting Bettan’s multilingual background.

Noam Bettan: A Rising Star

Noam Bettan, 27, was chosen to represent Israel through the talent show HaKokhav HaBa (The Next Star) . Born in Israel to French parents from Grenoble, Bettan is fluent in all three languages featured in his Eurovision entry. He previously competed in the musical reality show Aviv or Eyal in 2018, finishing in third place. As a singer-songwriter, Bettan has released singles such as “Buba” and “Madam,” achieving local success .

Selection Process and Musical Style

The song “Michelle” was selected by a committee from approximately 200 submissions. Around 40 songs were anonymously considered before being narrowed down to four for recording by Bettan . The committee ultimately chose “Michelle” by a large majority vote. The song is expected to be an upbeat and energetic track, representing a shift from the ballads Israel has submitted in recent years .

Eurovision 2026 Competition

Israel will compete in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 12, appearing in the second half of the show . Israel will be competing against Georgia, Portugal, Croatia, Sweden, Finland, Moldova, Greece, Montenegro, Estonia, San Marino, Poland, Belgium, Lithuania, and Serbia in the first semi-final.

Despite a slight dip in international bookmakers’ rankings following the song announcement, Israel remains among the favorites to contend for the top spots . Israel’s participation in the contest was initially questioned but was confirmed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), despite withdrawals from other countries including Iceland, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia .