Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote
Noam Bettan secured second place at Eurovision with 220 points from the public televote, despite widespread calls to boycott Israel's participation. Several countries withdrew from the contest in protest of Israel's involvement. The results highlight a significant public support for Israel's entry despite the political controversy.
- ▪Noam Bettan represented Israel at Eurovision and finished in second place.
- ▪Israel received 220 points from the public televote, including the coveted 12 points from several countries.
- ▪Multiple countries withdrew from Eurovision in protest of Israel's participation due to political tensions.
- ▪The contest was marked by calls for a boycott over Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza.
- ▪Public voting demonstrated strong audience support for Israel's performance despite the controversy.
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Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public voteDespite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.Noam Bettan with dancers(photo credit: Alma Bengtson/Courtesy of EBU)
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