Noa Kirel

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds

Israel leads Eurovisionworld.com’s early odds with 10%, followed by Sweden 9%, Ukraine 7%, Finland 6%, and Italy 5%.

 Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.
Eden Golan resonated in 2024 with ‘Hurricane,’ about losing love amid trauma, in Israel’s first Eurovision appearance since the Hamas massacre.

Why Israel’s place in Eurovision is worth fighting for

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel holds a press conference in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2022, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest

Kirel's latest song sparks controversy as songwriter demands credit be removed

 Noa Kirel

Noa Kirel postpones Tel Aviv show in light of security situation


Noa Kirel to continue with Tel Aviv concert despite northern conflict

The show, produced by Live Nation Israel/Bluestone Group, will be Kirel’s fourth in the spacious park – a first in the country’s history.

 NOA KIREL represents Israel during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, last May.

Israeli pop star Noa Kirel gets engaged to soccer player Daniel Peretz

The engagement post, which featured Kirel's hand wearing a ring on top of Peretz's, was shared with Kirel's 1.8 million followers and Peretz's 149 thousand followers.

 NOA KIREL represents Israel during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, last May.

Time to run: An ad with Noa Kirel raises awareness of the hostages’ plight

One of the inspirations for making the ad was a survivor of the Nova massacre who said that she thought that her decision to take a moment and put on her running shoes might have saved her life.

Noa Kirel time to run ad campaign.

The wristwatch climbs up and settles on the neck

From Rihanna and Taylor Swift to Emma Chamberlain, San Mizrahi, and Noa Kirel, wristwatches are migrating up the body and settling on the neck this season.


Noa Kirel dazzles with sporty chic look at Adidas Euro event

From a striking outfit made of repurposed sportswear to vintage watch necklaces, Noa Kirel's appearance was a fashion statement.


Maya Kay's oil or Anne Zivie's clay? Influencers' beauty products reviewed

We tested celebrity, social media personalities, and influencers' lines and came back with recommendations.


Sapphire Cohen Ben Zvi: Israel's unicorn jeweler

Born and raised in Bangkok, Sapphire Cohen Ben Zvi is considered one of Israel's up-and-coming young jewelers.

  SINGER NOA KIREL wears the Unicorn ring

Hasbara activist Yoseph Haddad's new ambassadorial position

Haddad rises as key symbol since war's start, set to join Noa Kirel as Make-a-Wish Israel Foundation's leading figure

 Yoseph Haddad.

Amid Israel-Hamas war, Israel's Eurovision performance politicized

Despite the controversy, Israel is still placing high in the preliminary betting charts, a widely watched measure of likely success in the competition.

 ‘NEXT STAR’ contestant Eden Golan.

What were Israel's top pop culture moments of 2023?

Concerts, stand-up, successful films, oh my! The year 2023 was filmed with iconic moments by Israeli stars, as well as stars in Israel.

 Noa Kirel

Spotify Wrapped 2023: What songs, artists were Israelis tuning into?

Israel is known for many things, including the production of some amazing artists. That might be why Israelis have a strong preference for local music.

Earphones are seen on top of a smart phone with a Spotify logo on it, in Zenica February 20, 2014.