On Saturday night in Vienna, Noam Bettan walked onto the Eurovision stage carrying the hopes of Israeli fans on his shoulders. He also carried the weight of another year in which Israel’s place in the competition had been openly challenged, debated, and, in some quarters, opposed outright, leading to the boycott of the competition by five countries – Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Iceland.
Bettan delivered a complete performance with the song “Michelle”. He was vocally assured and visually polished on stage, marking his second flawless outing of the week, following a strong semifinal during which boos were heard.
Bettan earned
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