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Israel: The four finalists of HaKokhav HaBa 2025!

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Israel is entering the final stage of selecting its representative for Eurovision 2025. After more than 30 episodes, HaKokhav HaBa has chosen the four artists who will compete in the Grand Final to represent the country in this year’s contest!

In last night’s episode, the five semi-finalists performed one by one, with the artist receiving the highest score earning the first ticket to the final.

After that, the score was reset, and the four remaining contestants faced the jury again. The jurors rated them Eurovision-style with 12, 10, 8, and 7 points. These scores were combined with public votes, which gave out 120 points. At the end of the episode, Dolev Mandelbaum was eliminated just before the final, having received the lowest score.

The Performances

Moran Aharoni and Red Band

Moran & Red opened the semi-final with “Etzlech Ba’Olam” by Meir Banai, in an English-translated version titled “Into Your World”. Red began the performance near the judges’ table—a nice change from previous appearances where he stayed seated. Moran joined in shortly after with incredible precision! Both came aiming for the Final, and this was evident whether they sang alone or in harmony, showcasing their continuously improving chemistry. They delivered the song flawlessly, at the peak of their abilities.

The duo managed to score an impressive 92%.

Daniel Wais

Daniel performed “What About Us” by Pink. He started surrounded by dancers posed as statues, against a backdrop of a moonlit sky and soft purple hues—perfectly complementing his gentle and pleasant voice. The song then gained momentum, becoming more upbeat than Daniel’s usual performances this season, which slightly showed in his higher-range vocals. However, he regained his footing after the chorus and returned to his characteristic low tones.

Daniel received three negative votes and a 56% score, falling short of Moran & Red.

Valerie Hamaty

Valerie performed “Chomot Cheimar” (Clay Walls) by Margol. Under red fabrics draped above her, Valerie delivered a powerful and iconic performance with ethnic elements that suited her perfectly. Her voice filled the room from the very first note, as she passionately conveyed the energy of the song. She even incorporated an Arabic verse she wrote herself, maintaining the song’s intensity. Coming off a lower-scoring previous episode with criticism, Valerie clearly knew how to make a comeback and stunned both the audience and judges.

Valerie achieved a strong 87%, though it wasn’t enough to surpass Moran & Red.

Dolev Mandelbaum

For his crucial semi-final performance, Dolev chose to perform “Creep” by Radiohead. With a piano, dancers, and an impressive stage setup, Dolev made it clear from the start that he was delivering a standout show. Sitting confidently at the piano, he exuded assurance. After the chorus, the song picked up energy, and Dolev once again demonstrated his vocal control and ability to hit high notes effortlessly. Despite his young age, he’s already establishing himself as a major pop talent with tremendous potential.

Dolev scored 58% and couldn’t surpass Moran & Red.

Yuval Raphael

Yuval closed the semi-final with “Warrior” by Demi Lovato. Against a backdrop of butterfly wings, Yuval moved in a circle while singing yet another Demi Lovato song, echoing her audition choice. Her voice was delicate yet powerful, effortlessly precise and commanding. With her strong and accurate vocals, Yuval positioned herself as one of the competition’s most formidable singers.

Yuval achieved a remarkable 98%, surpassing Moran & Red and earning the first ticket to the Final.

The Jury’s Votes

  • Shiri Maimon
    7 points – Daniel Wais
    8 points – Dolev Mandelbaum
    10 points – Moran Aharoni and Red Band
    12 points – Valerie Hamaty
  • Keren Peles
    7 points – Dolev Mandelbaum
    8 points – Moran Aharoni and Red Band
    10 points – Daniel Wais
    12 points – Valerie Hamaty
  • Ran Danker
    7 points – Moran Aharoni and Red Band
    8 points – Dolev Mandelbaum
    10 points – Valerie Hamaty
    12 points – Daniel Wais
  • Eden Hason
    7 points – Daniel Wais
    8 points – Valerie Hamaty
    10 points – Dolev Mandelbaum
    12 points – Moran Aharoni and Red Band
  • Assaf Amdursky
    7 points – Dolev Mandelbaum
    8 points – Moran Aharoni and Red Band
    10 points – Daniel Wais
    12 points – Valerie Hamaty
  • Itay Levy
    7 points – Daniel Wais
    8 points – Dolev Mandelbaum
    10 points – Moran Aharoni and Red Band
    12 points – Valerie Hamaty

After the judges’ votes, the scores for the four artists was as follows:

  1. Valerie Hamaty – 66 points
  2. Moran Aharoni and Red Band – 55 points
  3. Daniel Wais – 53 points
  4. Dolev Mandelbaum – 48 points

The public vote for the top three was not revealed to maintain suspense for the Final:

1st Place – 97 points
2nd Place – 88 points
3rd Place – 80 points
4th Place – 77 points (Dolev Mandelbaum)

Thus, the four finalists of HaKokhav HaBa are (in random order): Moran Aharoni and Red Band, Valerie Hamaty, Daniel Wais, and Yuval Raphael.

Thus, the episode concludes with the four finalists preparing for the Grand Final, which will take place on Wednesday!

Last year’s winner of HaKokhav Haba and the country’s representative at Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan, with her song “Hurricane”, ending up in fifth place in the final ranking.

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Israel: The bill for the closure of IPBC/Kan was not passed! | The future of the broadcaster as a member of the EBU still in question!

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The bill to close down IPBC/Kan, Israel’s national broadcaster, was ultimately not passed. However, the question remains whether the broadcaster will meet the requirements to continue as a member of the European Broadcasting Union.

During the debate in the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) Finance Committee, Chairman David Bitan announced that the committee did not approve the bill to close the Israeli broadcaster, which had already passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset plenary. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) had also intervened, sending a strong letter to MK Bitan and other members of the committee, emphasizing the need for an independent broadcaster. Bitan reiterated this message in his statement:

“We need public broadcasting.”

What will be forwarded to the committee is the section that would subsume the broadcaster’s budget into the state budget. This move could potentially jeopardize the independence of “KAN” and may jeopardize Israel’s participation in Eurovision. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi responded to this decision by saying that they would find another way to pass the bill.

The proposal and its consequences

Despite the announcement by the chairman of the Economic Committee that the law to close down the broadcaster will not be advanced, some sections that the coalition wanted to advance will proceed as normal. Among them is the section that would submit the broadcaster’s budget to the state budget, requiring annual government approval. This still jeopardizes the broadcaster’s independence and, consequently, Israel’s participation in Eurovision.

The European Broadcasting Union has already warned committee members that the country’s participation in the international contest is at risk if the law is passed. If enacted, the broadcaster’s budget would become vulnerable, as it would require government approval every year. Even if “KAN” is not closed, its independence would be at risk and the EBU could decide that “KAN” no longer meets the criteria for membership of the Union.

The Journalists’ Organization stated that it will continue to fight against MK Bitan’s decision, arguing that it will politicize the broadcast and ultimately destroy public broadcasting in Israel.

Source: euromix

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Israel: All the highlights from the 30th episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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Last night, Tuesday 14th of January, the 30th episode of HaKokhav Haba, the song contest through which Israel will select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15 and 17, 2025, was broadcast.

The 30th episode of HaKokhav Haba was held with six artists. The three artists who achieved the lowest percentage were also candidates for elimination, with the jury deciding who would bid farewell to the music competition. In this episode, the contestants performed songs by the legendary Israeli singer Rita, who was on the jury for this occasion.

Hosts and Judges

Rotem Sela continues as the host of the show, alongside Assi Azar, one of the hosts of Eurovision 2019. Azar has been a host since the first season of HaKokhav Haba in 2013, while Rotem Sela began hosting from the second season, a role she still holds today.

The judging panel includes:

  • Assaf Amdursky
  • Keren Peles
  • Shiri Maimon
  • Eden Hason
  • Ran Danker
  • Itay Levi

The performances

Moran Aharoni and Red Band

Moran and Red opened the night with Rita’s song “Cry.” They performed the song in its English version. All members of the jury voted positively, and thus this special duo achieved an 88% score.

Dolev Mandelbaum

Dolev performed “Shir Ahuvat HaSapan” and dedicated the song to his late stepbrother, Drew, who was tragically murdered in the United States. The judges also voted positively for this performance, and thus Dolev achieved an 89% score, securing a place in the semifinals.

Yuval Gold

Yuval chose to perform “Mechaka,” with a unique arrangement that reflected his unique vocal style. However, the jury’s assessment was mixed, and thus he was limited to 72%.

Daniel Wais

Daniel performed “Ani Chaya Mul HaMayim” sitting on the floor, with a performance that immediately evoked strong emotions. Despite one jury member voting negatively, his score reached 81%, securing a spot in the semi-finals.

Valerie Hamaty

Valerie chose to sing “Machol Metoraf,” showcasing her unique voice and confidence. However, three judges voted negatevily, leaving Valerie with 63%.

Yuval Rephael

Yuval performed “Ani Chaya Li MiYom LeYom” in a ballad version that perfectly suited her vocal tone. All jury members voted yes, and Yuval achieved 95%, securing a spot in the semi-finals.

By the end of the competitive part, the jury decided that Yuval Gold would leave the competition.

Last year’s winner of HaKokhav Haba and thus the country’s representative at Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Eden Golan, with her song “Hurricane”, finished in fifth place in the final ranking.

Source: euromix

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Israel: Everything That Happened in the 29th Episode of HaKokhav HaBa!

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Last night, the 29th episode of HaKokhav HaBa, Israel’s selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, aired. This popular TV show determines the artist who will represent Israel in the competition.

The Format

As the competition progresses, the judges have chosen a total of 21 contestants. In each episode, several of them perform on The Next Star stage, with the contestant receiving the lowest score of the evening being eliminated.

Out of the initial 21 contestants, 13 have already been eliminated, leaving eight still in the race to represent Israel in Basel.

With eight contestants advancing, this stage of HaKokhav HaBa featured duel challenges. Four pairs competed in the latest episode, with two contestants eliminated by the end of the evening.

Hosts and Judges

The show continues to be hosted by Rotem Sela and Assi Azar, one of the presenters of Eurovision 2019. Assi has been hosting since the show’s first season in 2013, while Rotem joined in the second season and remains a key part of the program.

Judges Panel:

  • Assaf Amdursky
  • Keren Peles
  • Shiri Maimon
  • Eden Hason
  • Ran Danker
  • Itay Levi

Contestants and Performances

In last night’s episode of The Next Star, eight contestants took the stage. Here’s a recap of their performances and scores:

Duel 1: Dolev Mandelbaum vs. Yuval Raphael

  • Dolev Mandelbaum: Performed “Toxic” (Britney Spears), impressing with vocal range and stage presence. Score: 86%.
  • Yuval Raphael: Dedicated “Talking to the Moon” (Bruno Mars) to hostages held by Hamas. Score: 96%, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Duel 2: Moran Aharoni and Red Band vs. Yuval Gold

  • Moran Aharoni and Red Band: Performed “Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen), scoring 82% and moving on to the quarterfinals.
  • Yuval Gold: Performed “Wake Me Up When September Ends” (Green Day), dedicating it to a friend lost in the Nova Festival massacre. Score: 71%, eliminated.

Duel 3: Amit Sade vs. Daniel Wais

  • Amit Sade: Performed “Skyfall” (Adele). Score: 60%, eliminated.
  • Daniel Wais: Performed “Rise Up” (Andra Day). Score: 65%, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Duel 4: Ido Malka vs. Valerie Hamaty

  • Ido Malka: Performed “The Story of My Life” (One Direction). Score: 75%, eliminated.
  • Valerie Hamaty: Performed “Rise Like a Phoenix” (Conchita Wurst), captivating the audience. Score: 83%, advancing to the quarterfinals.

The Eliminations

At the end of the night, the nominees for elimination were Dolev Mandelbaum, Yuval Gold, Amit Sade, and Ido Malka. The judges ultimately decided that Yuval Gold and Ido Malka would be leaving the competition.

Past Success

Last year’s winner of HaKokhav HaBa and Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Her song, “Hurricane”, finished in 5th place in the final rankings.

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Israel: All the highlights from the 29th episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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Last night, Sunday 12th of January, the 29th episode of HaKokhav Haba, the song contest through which Israel will select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15 and 17, 2025, was broadcast.

The next phase of HaKokhav Haba began with 8 contestants, which is the duel challenge. Four duets competed in this episode, where two of the contestants left the competition at the end of the competition process.

Hosts and Judges

Rotem Sela continues as the host of the show, alongside Assi Azar, one of the hosts of Eurovision 2019. Azar has been a host since the first season of HaKokhav Haba in 2013, while Rotem Sela began hosting from the second season, a role she still holds today.

The judging panel includes:

  • Assaf Amdursky
  • Keren Peles
  • Shiri Maimon
  • Eden Hason
  • Ran Danker
  • Itay Levi

The duets

Dolev Mandelbaum vs. Yuval Raphael

Dolav Mandelbaum opened the night with Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” The cover perfectly suited Dolav’s vocal range. It started out softly, and as the song progressed, so did his vocal abilities. All judges gave a positive vote, receiving an 86% score.

Yuval Raphael chose to perform Bruno Mars’ “Talking to the Moon.” Yuval dedicated the song to the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas, especially her friend Matan Tzengauker, who is still being held hostage in Gaza. All judges also gave a positive vote, receiving a 96% score, ensuring her qualification to the next round.

Moran Aharoni and Red Band vs. Yuval Gold

Moran and Red chose to sing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” As usual, Moran and Red managed to surprise us with another unique, precise and amazing performance. Once again, Moran and Red proved that their combination is relevant and correct. Ran Danker was the only member of the jury to give a negative vote, receiving 82%.

Yuval Gold chose to sing Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” dedicating it to his good friend Daniel Sheinkerman who was murdered in the Nova Festival massacre. Two of the judges, Eden Hason and Itay Levi, gave a negative vote, receiving 71%, and thus Moran and Red moved on to the next round.

Amit Sade vs. Daniel Wais

Amit chose to sing Adele’s “Skyfall”. Amit is so captivating and touches the soul with her unique and soulful vocal tone. Itai, Ran, and Keren gave negative vote, receiving 60%.

Daniel chose to sing Andra Day’s “Rise Up”, along with artists from the “Shoofuni” project. Eden and Asaf gave negative vote, receiving 65%, ensuring her qualification to the next phase.

Ido Malka vs. Valerie Hamaty

Ido chose to perform “The Story of My Life” by One Direction. The song suits him perfectly. Ido sounded great in the song, as if it was written for him. Keren and Asaf voted against it, receiving 75%.

Valerie chose to sing “Rise Like a Phoenix”, by Conchita Wurst, who represented Austria and won Eurovision 2014. All judges voted in favor, receiving 83%, ensuring her qualification to the next phase.

At the end of the competition part, the jury decided that Amit Sade and Ido Malka would leave the competition.

Last year’s winner of HaKokhav Haba and thus the country’s representative at Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Eden Golan, with her song “Hurricane”, finished in fifth place in the final ranking.

Source: euromix

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Israel: HaKokhav Haba Grand Final to take place on January 22!

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After countless auditions and a great number of episodes, the moment when Israel selects its representative for Eurovision 2025, is almost here! Officially, the Grand Final of HaKokhav Haba, will take place on Wednesday, January 22!

As of now, ten young singers are still competing, four of which will advance to the Grand Final. There, the Israeli audience and the jury of the show, will select together the country’s next representative for Eurovision! The jury consists of:

  • Assaf Amdursky
  • Keren Peles
  • Shiri Maimon
  • Eden Hason
  • Ran Danker
  • Itay Levi
  • Nasrin Kadri 

As we’ve previously informed you, after the selection of the representative, a special jury panel will select the song which they will perform on the stage in Basel, as was also the case last year. The submission window will be open until February 2, 2025.

The special professional committee will consist of 7 members:

  • The chairman of the committee – the director of the IPBC music stations.
  • Two representatives of the radio – music editors to be selected by the chairman of the committee.
  • Two representatives of the television – the director of the IPBC entertainment and culture department and one more representative to be selected by her.
  • Two representatives of Keshet

Yet again, the song can be in any language, but it must contain some sentences in Hebrew.

The selected song will be arranged, recorded and a video clip will be created in order to be presented in March 2025 in a special televised show.

The previous winner of HaKokhav Haba and Israel’s representative in Eurovision 2024, was Eden Golan with her song “Hurricane” which ended up in 5th place of the Grand Final:

https://youtu.be/K60BWlEhtAA

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Israel: The song for Eurovision 2025 to be selected by a professional committee!

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Israel‘s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, to be performed by the winner of HaKokhav Haba, will be selected by a committee of professionals on behalf of the national broadcaster IPBC and Keshet 12. Song submissions will be open to distinguished artists who will receive an invitation from the committee of professionals.

IPBC and Keshet 12 have begun contacting 120 artists from all genres of Israeli music, selected by a professional committee, to propose songs to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. The submission process will be open until February 2, 2025.

The IPBC stressed to the creators that the song for the Eurovision Song Contest can be in any language, but it must contain some sentences in Hebrew. An applicant creator will be allowed to submit a song alone or with other artists, but all but one of the creators must have Israeli citizenship.

The jury, which will consist of professionals from IPBC and Keshet, who have musical and television knowledge and experience, will then meet. The jury is expected to listen to the songs and select the most suitable one.

The selected song will be arranged, recorded and a video clip will be created in order to be presented in March 2025 in a special televised show.

The return of the “Hurricane” team

Two of the creators of this year’s Israeli entry “Hurricane”, performed by Eden Golan last May at Eurovision 2024, are set to participate in the song submission process for Eurovision 2025. These two members of the “Hurricane” team are Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon.

https://youtu.be/K60BWlEhtAA

The professional committee

The special professional committee will consist of 7 members:

  • The chairman of the committee – the director of the IPBC music stations.
  • Two representatives of the radio – music editors to be selected by the chairman of the committee.
  • Two representatives of the television – the director of the IPBC entertainment and culture department and one more representative to be selected by her.
  • Two representatives of Keshet.

The vote of each member of the committee will be in accordance with professional criteria, such as: the quality and originality of the lyrics and melody, the suitability of the song for the representative artist, the suitability of the song for the Eurovision Song Contest, the chances of the song succeeding in the Eurovision Song Contest, the suitability for representing the company as a public broadcaster, the overall impression the song leaves and other relevant criteria as decided by the jury. The proposed songs will be played and their lyrics will be presented to the committee anonymously, without revealing the identity of the song creators to the jury members. Creators participating in the selection process for the Israeli song will not be able to participate in writting/comppsing a song for another country for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

According to the regulations, if the committee does not find a suitable song, it may publish an invitation to the general public for additional songs, select a song that was publicly published after September 1, or select a song from other songs submitted to the company for participation in the Eurovision Song Contest between the years 2022-2024.

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Israel: All the highlights from the eighteenth episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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Last Saturday, December 21, the 18th episode of HaKokhav Haba, the song contest through which Israel will select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15 and 17, 2025, was broadcast.

The next phase of HaKokhav Haba began with 18 contestants, which is the duet phase. Five duets competed in this episode, where one of the contestants left the competition at the end of the competition process.

Hosts and Judging Panel

Returning to host the show are Rotem Sela and Assi Azar. Azar has been involved with HaKokhav Haba since its inaugural edition in 2013 and previously hosted the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Sela joined as a host in the second season and has been a presenter ever since.

The judging panel for this season includes a diverse group of music industry veterans:

    • Assaf Amdursky
    • Keren Peles
    • Shiri Maimon
    • Eden Hason
    • Ran Danker
    • Itay Levi

The duets

Keller and Nati Levian

Keller and Nati performed Rihanna’s “Stay.” All judges gave this first couple a positive vote, reaching 94%, thus setting the bar very high for the other four couples.

Udi Schneider and Yuval Gold

Udi and Yuval performed Osher Cohen’s “Love.” Two (Assaf and Itay) of the six judges voted against it, resulting in a score of 68%.

Red Band feat. Moran Aharonia and Amit Sadeh

Red Band and Moran Aharonia with Amit Sadeh performed “I See Red” by Everybody Loves An Outlaw. All members of the jury voted in favor, and this duet reached 91%.

Uri Saban and Ilai Avidani

Uri Saban and Ilai Avidani performed Moshe Peretz’s “Signs of Time.” Two (Assaf and Keren) voted against the duet’s performance, narrowing it down to 63%.

Valerie Hamati and Daniel Weiss

Valerie Hamati and Daniel Weiss performed Israel’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, “Hurricane” by Eden Golan. All members of the jury voted in favor, and the pair reached 95%, securing their place in the next stage of the contest.

At the end of the competition, the duet of Uri Saban and Ilai Avidani had the lowest percentage, 63%, and the judges decided that Uri Saban’s journey ended here.

Last year’s winner of HaKokhav Haba and thus the country’s representative at Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Eden Golan, with her song “Hurricane”, finished in fifth place in the final ranking.

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Slovenia: RTVSLO demands Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision 2025!

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Last week, RTV Slovenia’s coucnil meeting took place between December 9 and 11. Among the topics discussed, was of course the country’s participation in Eurovision 2025, as well as Israel’s participation, in question with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read more

Israel: Everything That Happened in the Fourteenth Episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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On Tuesday night, December 11, the fourteenth episode of HaKokhav Haba (special edition), the talent show that will determine the artist who will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025, was broadcast. The show continues with raised expectations and even more contestants vying for a ticket to Basel.

Six auditions were broadcast during the programme, with five more contestants making it through the first audition stage and moving on to the next stage with the support of the judges and the studio audience. And from the fourteen audition episodes, a total of 67 contestants made it through to the next stage – one of them will be the Israeli representative for the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Basel, Switzerland in May.

The presenters, Assi Azar and Rotem Sela, once again guided the audience, while the jury, consisting of Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Eden Hasson, Ran Dankar and Keren Peles, continued to evaluate with rigour and impartiality.

From the next episode, the program moves on to the next phase, one step closer to the winner, as the fourteenth episode marked the end of the auditions.

Contestants and Their Performances:

David Abbo (80%)

David, a-28-year-old from Tel Aviv, sang ” Nights and Curses ” (originally by Omar Adam ) in the audition. He has a deep, sweeping and rich voice and obvious stage experience. He managed to convince both the audience and the judges except for Ran, who voted against and so David went through to the next stage with 80%.

Achinoam Moyal (82%)

Achinoam, a 16-year-old girl from Jerusalem, performed “Hey Tom” (originally by Diana Golby). Despite her young age, her voice has a lot of depth, colour and drama. Assaf voted negatively, commenting on the contrast between her age and the depth of her voice as being out of place, and so Achinoam went through to the next stage with 82%.

Liel Eldadi (74%)

Lial, a 29-year-old from Jerusalem, appeared on stage with the song ” Words I would only say to you ” (originally by Yam Rafaeli). Through her soft voice she showed impressive vocal range, although she struggled a bit in stage presence. Assaf and Shiri voted against her effort, but she managed to pass with 74%.

Daniel Malhi (78%)

Daniel, a 35-year-old, is originally from Tel Aviv. His voice was quite interesting and managed to move and touch the audience. He made it to the next round with 78%, as he was outvoted by Itay.

Avichai Ohana (91%)

Avihai, a 21-year-old, chose to sing in the audition the song “כתבתי מילים” (originally by Par Tessi ). He impressed with his skills and managed to move the judges, who all voted in his favour. As a result, he went through to the next stage with 91%.

HaKokhav Haba continues and now moves on to the next phase of the competition. Through HaKokhav HaBa, Israel managed to qualify for the final of our beloved contest every year from 2015 to 2020, and in 2018 Netta was also the winner of Eurovision with the song “Toy“.

Last year’s HaKokhav Haba winner and by extension the country’s representative at Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Eden Golan with her song “Hurricane”, finished in fifth place in the final ranking.

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