Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 vote for their own entry. In the second round, Israel gave its twelve points (as it did in 1976) to Brotherhood of Man with "Save Your Kisses for Me." Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 For the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, Israel entered "Diva", performed by Dana International. In the contest, it received 172 points and finished in first place. "Diva" was one of fourteen Eurovision songs selected by fans to participate in the "Congratulations" 50th anniversary show in 2005. It was both the only entry from the '90s and the only Israeli entry to appear in the main
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 final was hosted by Ehud Manor, the songwriter of the winning song. The ensemble performed fourth on the night of the contest, following Germany and preceding Luxembourg. At the close of the voting, the song had received 77 points, placing Israel in fourth out of a field of 18 competing countries (the highest being 10 from Italy). The Israeli jury awarded its 12 points to the United Kingdom. The Israeli spokesperson revealing the result of the Israeli vote in the final was Yitzhak Shim'oni. Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 Israel took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976.