On May 18, 2026, President Isaac Herzog met with Noam Bettan, Israel's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, who placed second. The meeting took place at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, an hour after Herzog accepted the credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel.
Herzog praised Bettan for his performance, calling him 'Israel's ambassador of song.' Bettan's song, 'Hurricane,' earned him second place in the contest, which was held in Basel, Switzerland, on May 16, 2026.
The meeting highlighted the cultural achievement and national pride following Bettan's strong showing at Eurovision.
