Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

Israel's selection show HakokHav Haba or Rising Star for the Eurovision song contest 2026 artist came to conclusion last week and was won by Noam Bettan. The selections and eliminations startd in November 2025 and a total of 21 singers took part in the televized shows this time. The final was a foursome with Noam Bettan, Gal De Paz, Shira Sloof and Alona Erez.. As usual only the artist was chosen and the song he will perform in Vienna on behalf of Kan is revealed later, on March 5, 2026 Noam (27) comes from a French Jewish family and grew up in Israel. He has already experience from other talent shows and has released his debut album and several singles and scored some hits, too.  Update: His song Michelle was published March 5, 2026: Below are some of his songs and covers for your enjoyment along with his Rising star performances:

Eden Alene (19) is one of those already confirmed for Eurovision 2021. Born in Jerusalem of Ethiopian parents, but her dad left when she was two and they haven't been in contact since. Eden did religious schools before serving her army duties. Between school and army she won The X Factor Israel and released her debut single. The Israeli production of Little Shop of Horrors was next for her before doing Rising star and winning it, too, and therefor earning the right to represent her country at the Eurovision 2020. One EP and three singles preluded her four excellent songs for Eurovision, this blogger liked them all. Feker libi was my favorites along with Rakata . 

Israel has been running its Rising star for months and four stars have risen this high. Tonight they will sing for the first time their eventual entries, too. There are four artists in the running but only three songs as Hovi and Nofar will fight over the same song, and I prefer Nofar's oriental take on it. Ella seems to the favorite and this blogger can't but think of Italian Noemi with that voice! The voting is only by App. Hovi Star - Made of stars  (Doron Medalie) Nofar Salman - Made of stars  (Doron Medalie) Ella Daniel - Somebody out there  (David Maman, Phillip Hayun) Gil Ha dash - Follow the sun  (Stav Beger, Tom Gefen)