Noah Bettan from Israel is getting ready to take on Eurovision
Noah Bettan is one of the young artists who has been rapidly gaining popularity in Israel recently. He is hailed as the new voice of a generation thanks to his emotional songs, heartfelt lyrics, and unique style. Today, the singer will represent his country in the semifinals of Eurovision 2026, according to the official Eurovision website.
Noah was born in Israel to a French family. Because of this, he grew up immersed in two cultures—French and Israeli. The artist himself has often said that this has had a profound influence on his music, style, and worldview. Noah began making music while still in school. At first, he wrote songs “for himself,” but later started posting snippets on social media. That’s where producers noticed him.
His first major success came with the song “Buba.” The track quickly went viral on TikTok and Spotify, and the artist began receiving numerous invitations to appear on television and at major festivals.
In 2023, Noa released his debut album, Me’al HaMayim. Many listeners took note of just how personal the lyrics turned out to be. The artist spoke openly about loneliness, fears, the search for self, and complex relationships with people. “I don’t want to sing about things I haven’t experienced,” Noa said in one of his interviews.
A wide audience learned about him after his appearance on the popular Israeli show HaKokhav HaBa. It was his victory in the 12th season of this project that earned him a ticket to Eurovision 2026. There was no shortage of controversy surrounding the artist either. After a sharp rise in popularity on social media, Noa began to be criticized for his overly emotional style and the “depressing” atmosphere of his songs. Some users believed that the singer was deliberately cultivating the image of a “sad hero” to attract attention.
In addition, his political statements sparked debate on several occasions. During an interview, the artist called for “less hatred and more humanity,” after which online discussions erupted about his stance on events in the Middle East. Noah himself tried to avoid direct politics and said he wanted to unite people through music. “For me, music is a place where people can stop fighting, at least for a little while,” the singer said.
The artist’s fans say his main strengths are his raw emotions and highly recognizable voice. That is why bookmakers are already naming him one of the potential favorites for his semifinal. The Israeli team is keeping the details of the performance under wraps for now, but it is known that the act will be built around atmosphere, lighting, and powerful vocals without a lot of stage props.
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