Noam Bettan represents Israel in the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final tonight. International “Rest of the World” fans can vote via esc.vote now!
Tonight, Saturday, May 16th, at 21:00 CET, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will broadcast live from Vienna, Austria. 25 countries will compete on the grand stage, but only one can take the trophy home. Among tonight’s competitors is the Israeli entry, Noam Bettan, who will vie for victory in the Eurovision grand final. The results tonight will be determined by a 50% jury vote – which was decided yesterday during the jury show – and a 50% public televote. To create a fairer and more balanced competition, the public voting allowance has been reduced this year from 20 to 10 votes per person.
The stage is set, the cameras are ready, and anticipation for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final is at its peak. However, what will truly decide the outcome is not just the performance on stage, but the votes coming from home. As Noam Bettan prepares to take the stage with maximum emotion and precision, one question hovers in the air: How can international viewers help the Israeli entry win Eurovision 2026?
Every Vote Counts and is Needed Right Now
A few moments ago, the voting system opened for the international “Rest of the World” audience, allowing anyone living outside Israel and Europe to vote via the official Eurovision website or the Eurovision Song Contest app.
Voting is paid, via credit card, and is currently limited to audiences not residing in Israel or Europe. Therefore, Jewish communities around the world, supporters of Israel globally, as well as international friends and relatives, represent the core power at this moment.
If every person with a connection to Israel dedicates one minute, the country could achieve a very high placement, similar to the positions reached by previous Israeli participants Yuval Raphael, Eden Golan, and Noa Kirel. If everyone you know decides to cast just one vote, Israel could win.
Share the Post – Encourage the Vote
The team behind Noam Bettan, together with EuroMix, has uploaded a dedicated post to encourage voting, which includes his running order number in the final and a precise explanation of how to vote.
The instructions are simple:
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Go to the EuroMix Instagram page – Click here!
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Find the Reel – Or click here!
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Share it to your story, send it to everyone you know who lives abroad, and post it wherever possible!
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Ask them to vote – and explain the importance of doing so!
Share it on stories, send it via WhatsApp, forward it in groups – this is the moment to change the picture.
הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם
Noam Bettan is Not Alone
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis will watch the final tonight. However, only viewers outside the State of Israel can vote for Noam Bettan. So do not stand on the sidelines. Share, encourage, take action – and give Noam Bettan the power he needs. Even a single vote can change the outcome. Even a single vote can turn the drama into a victory. Even a single vote can bring the flag into the Top 5 – perhaps even to the trophy.
It all depends on you!
How to Vote in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 from Israel
Viewers inside Israel can vote for all competing countries, except Israel, exclusively through the official Eurovision voting website: esc.vote.
This is the easiest, most convenient, and fastest way to vote. All that is required is:
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Go to the official Eurovision voting website: esc.vote
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During the voting window, the list of all countries and songs will appear on the platform with the voting number of each song (for example, Israel is song number 3). Note: The original Hebrew text stated Israel was song number 4, but the official running order places Israel at number 3.
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Click on the countries you wish to vote for – you will be redirected to a payment page where you will enter your credit card details (Google Pay and Apple Pay also work!).
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Each vote costs a nominal fee (around 0.99 Euro – varying by country). You can vote up to 20 times in total.
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After payment, you will receive a voting confirmation confirming that your vote has been received!
Please note: You must enter a valid payment method managed in your country – meaning a credit card issued in Israel. Residents of Israel cannot vote for Israel, but it is possible to vote for the rest of the countries participating in the Grand Final.
A Tough Running Order Position for Noam – But Everything is in Your Hands!
The unforgettable performance by Noam Bettan in the first semi-final sparked a wave of support across Europe. Viewers were not left indifferent to his energy, vocal performance, and powerful presence, causing Israel to rise from sixth to fourth place in the betting odds. However, after the Grand Final running order was revealed, Israel was placed as song number 3, a position that statistically makes winning the Eurovision Song Contest more difficult.
Yet, it is important to remember: betting odds and statistics do not determine the winner – the votes do.
Grand Final – Running Order:
Israel at Eurovision 2026
“Michelle” is the song that will be performed by the singer Noam Bettan, who will represent Israel as song number 10 in the first semi final on May 12th, in Vienna, Austria. The song was written by the singer Yuval Raphael, Tslil Klifi, and Nadav Aharoni – three prominent figures in the Israeli music scene, with Yuval Raphael, who represented Israel in the previous Eurovision as a singer. The song “Michelle” is about choosing to break free from a toxic emotional cycle. It’s a story of growth and emotional maturity — a moment when the protagonist realizes they must let go and choose their new path on their own. The song is performed in Hebrew, English and French.
Currently, Israel is ranked 6th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Israel’s 48th participation in Eurovision. Israel joined the contest in 1973 and has won four times. Its most recent victory was at Eurovision 2018 with the song “Toy”, performed by singer Netta Barzilai.
