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Israel to pick 2027 Eurovision entry via The Next Star
Public broadcaster KAN and commercial channel Keshet will renew their partnership to select Israel's 2027 Eurovision representative through the talent show The Next Star. The decision follows two consecutive second-place finishes by Israeli entrants.
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Israel will select its 2027 Eurovision representative through the talent competition The Next Star after KAN and Keshet renewed their partnership. The arrangement returns to the format used in prior years. Officials cited the show's ability to connect viewers with the selected performer as a key factor.
Background on recent entries Israel finished second in both the 2024 and 2025 contests. Eden Golan represented the country in the 2024 final held in Malmo, Sweden.
Selection process details Ilanit Siman Tov-Hirsch said the program "is a platform that makes dreams come true and connects the audience to the Israeli representative's journey to Eurovision." The renewed partnership covers the full selection cycle leading to the 2027 contest.
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