Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985


Israel was represented by the artist Izhar Cohen, with the song "Olé, Olé", at the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 4 May in Gothenburg, Sweden. "Olé, Olé" was the winner of the Israeli national final, held on 28 March. This was the second time Cohen was with in Eurovision Song Contest last time Cohen was with in ESC was in 1978 with Alphabeta with the song A-Ba-Ni-Bi.

Before Eurovision

[Kdam Eurovision] 1985

The final was held at the Binyaney Ha'uma in Jerusalem, hosted by Dalia Mazor and Nathan Datner. 14 songs took part and the winner was chosen by the votes of 7 regional juries.

Spokespersons

On the night of the final Cohen performed 11th in the running order, following Germany and preceding Italy. At the close of voting, "Olé, Olé" had received 93 points, placing Israel 5th of the 19. The Israeli jury awarded its 12 points to Norway.

Points awarded by Israel

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

    • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point