Noam’s Birthday Surprise: Israel to Unveil Eurovision 2026 Song Live on March 5

Mark your calendars — and blow up the balloons. Israel will reveal its Eurovision 2026 entry on March 5, which also happens to be Noam Bettan’s 28th birthday. Who said timing wasn’t everything?

The announcement came from Israeli broadcaster KAN, who confirmed that the song will be unveiled live just after the evening news on KAN 11. The broadcast will also go out on KAN Gimel, KAN BOX, and across KAN’s digital platforms — because why not make it a full media fiesta?

A Cake, a Song, and 200 Contenders

Noam Bettan clinched his ticket to Vienna by winning the latest season of «HaKochav HaBa« (The Next Star) and now, the attention turns to the song — chosen through a rigorous internal process that included over 200 submissions.

All entries were submitted anonymously, judged blindly by a selection committee, and had to include at least a few lines in Hebrew. A nod to national identity? Absolutely. Strategic? You bet — especially when some fans believe that returning to Hebrew could be Israel’s best shot at a fifth Eurovision crown.

Currently, Israel leads the odds with betting agencies putting Noam firmly in the winner’s lane — and that’s before we’ve even heard the song. Confidence, darling, is clearly part of the package.

All Eyes on the Reveal

The song reveal will be more than just a quiet drop. Noam will also be recording the official version in the coming weeks, along with a full music video that will debut on the same day. In short: March 5 won’t just be a birthday — it’s a launch party.

And yes, before you ask: the final track must also get a thumbs-up from KAN’s legal team and the EBU. Bureaucracy, even in pop.

Source: Euromix