Israel has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song TOY sang by Netta Barzilai.
This is the fourth time that Israel has won the competition. Taking to the stage after receiving a total of 529 points, singer Netta Barzilai said: "I'm so happy. Thank you so much for choosing different, thank you for accepting the difference between us."Thank you for celebrating diversity. I love my country. Next time in Jerusalem!" TOY, which many refer to as the 'chicken song', features Netta, and her trademark pink striped buns, making clucking sounds while singing about women’s empowerment and hot-button issues such as the #MeToo movement. Israel last won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998 with singer Dana International and the song Diva. The win means Israel will host next year’s Eurovision competition. Interviewed on Israel Kan TV, the state broadcaster, Netta said she looked forward to the world seeing "the Israeli carnival" when Jerusalem hosts the contest next year."People will see how wonderful we are. What a vibe we have. Best people… the best place in the world."Be good to others. And be good to yourselves," she added. Cypriot entry Eleni Foureira came second with her song Fuego.
This is the fourth time that Israel has won the competition. Taking to the stage after receiving a total of 529 points, singer Netta Barzilai said: "I'm so happy. Thank you so much for choosing different, thank you for accepting the difference between us."Thank you for celebrating diversity. I love my country. Next time in Jerusalem!" TOY, which many refer to as the 'chicken song', features Netta, and her trademark pink striped buns, making clucking sounds while singing about women’s empowerment and hot-button issues such as the #MeToo movement. Israel last won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998 with singer Dana International and the song Diva. The win means Israel will host next year’s Eurovision competition. Interviewed on Israel Kan TV, the state broadcaster, Netta said she looked forward to the world seeing "the Israeli carnival" when Jerusalem hosts the contest next year."People will see how wonderful we are. What a vibe we have. Best people… the best place in the world."Be good to others. And be good to yourselves," she added. Cypriot entry Eleni Foureira came second with her song Fuego.