From over 1.000 submissions down to 198 by an expert panel, then down to 20 by international jury for the Workshop. Apparently five acts didn't take part in the process even if chosen due personal or other reasons, and same further acts wished to remain anonymous - at least until they were chosen.... On Novembr 8, 2018 the six finalists were announced, three of them being among the originally named ones plus three names out of the blue. The winner of Unser Lied für Israel be chosen by televote, 100 members of Eurovision panel and international jury of 20 members who have been involved in selecting the entry of their own country. The Eurovision panel has been involved in the process from the beginning and includes members from all over Europe and are fans etc. Aly Ryan BB Thomaz Gregor Hägele Barna Daniel Schuhmacher Diana Schneider Dimi Rompos Nicole Cross Nina Kutschera Sebastian Schub Iwithdraw) Thilo Berndtand + Linus Bruhn Lilly among Clouds ...