Israelis rally behind Noam Bettan as Eurovision finale looms
Israeli singer Noam Bettan’s polished performance of 'Michelle' in the Vienna Eurovision final has Israelis convinced they’ve already won, buoyed by a strong semifinal showing and a dramatic staging, even as voting rules shift power to juries and televoters; Finland is favored to win, some countries boycott, and security concerns surround the Israeli delegation, but Bettan’s moment is being celebrated as a win for Israel's Eurovision legacy.
