Eurovision Fix: Israel Granted Unprecedented Extra Rehearsal After Cameraman Collides with Dancer
Following a collision between a cameraman and a dancer during rehearsals, the Israeli Eurovision team was granted a special extra rehearsal to refine Noam Betan’s performance. Israel will perform 10th in tonight’s first semi-final in Vienna as they aim for a spot in the Grand Final.
The Israeli delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 conducted an additional special rehearsal following an incident during yesterday’s general rehearsal in which a cameraman collided with one of the Israeli dancers.
According to Kan (Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation), the collision involved dancer Lihie Freud during Noam Bettan’s performance. In response, Israeli officials were granted a unique extra rehearsal outside the main stage to correct the mistake, refine the number, and ensure precision.
The team, including the cameraman, Lihie Freud, and singer Noam Bettan, held a positive discussion afterward. The performance segment was successfully adjusted and met the required standards.
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Israel will perform in the first semi-final tonight (Tuesday, May 12), with Noam Bettan scheduled as the 10th act in the running order.
This is the first time Israel has received such a dedicated extra rehearsal slot.
The incident comes amid heightened security and logistical measures for the Israeli delegation in Vienna, following the October 7, 2023 attacks, which are being documented as part of the “7.10.360” digital museum project by Kan.
Noam Betan and the full Israeli delegation are now preparing for tonight’s live broadcast.
The full first semi-final will be streamed live on Kan and international platforms.
Stay tuned for live updates from Vienna as the first semi-final gets underway.