Israel wins Eurovision for a fourth time
Netta Barzilai won the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon bringing Israel its fourth victory in the glitzy competition.
It was watched by over 200 million people around the world, and Israel has the right to host the event next year.
"Next time in Jerusalem!" Barzilai, a smiling 25-year-old live looping artist shouted after being named the winner. "I'm so happy! Thank you for accepting differences between us. Thank you for celebrating diversity!"
She won with a lively dance mix, singing "I’m Not Your Toy" that has a women's empowerment twist, beating Cypriot entry Eleni Foureira with her fiery Latin pop song "Fuego".
Cyprus and Israel had been the bookmakers’ favourites going into the 63rd edition of the Eurovision contest, which was hosted in the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
A protestor was also arrested for storming the stage during the UK entry.
Published: by Radio NewsHub