The first artist for Eurovision 2023: Noa Kirel will represent Israel

UPDATE 10 AUGUST 2022

Noa Kirel confirms Eurovision participation

Noa Kirel has confirmed that she will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 at a press conference:

– I had to put my ego and concerns aside. I’m not used to being in a situation of competing with people.

– Recently, I also learned about the risks, and that not everything falls and rises on artistry and performance, but in a decision from the heart. I put all that aside and go out with complete faith. I’m setting out to bring great honor to the country.

UPDATE 13 JULY 2022

Noa Kirel: Eurovision 2023 participation is still a "maybe"

Israel's broadcaster KAN announced that Noa Kirel will represent Israel in Eurovision 2023 after being selected internally. But, this is apparently not carved in stone as Noa Kirel has not yet responded to the offer.

In an interview with 103 FM’s Raz Shechnik, Noa Kirel says that a decision will be made later on:

– This just happened and we’re still in the middle of this whole thing. My team and I will take some time to figure it all out. Together, we will make a decision, slowly.

When asked directly: "So, May 2023...Noa Kirel at Eurovision?" Noa Kirel answers:

– Maybe. Maybe.