Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986


Israel was present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986, held in Bergen, Norway.

Before Eurovision

Kdam Eurovision 1986

The Israeli national final to select their entry was held on 27 March at the Jerusalem center for the performing arts in Jerusalem, and was hosted by Daniel Pe'er and Rivka Michaeli. The votes of seven regional juries across Israel decided the winner.
The winning entry was "Yavo Yom," performed by Moti Giladi and Sarai Tzuriel and composed by Yoram Zadok, with lyrics written by Giladi.

Spokespersons

Moti Giladi and Sarai Tzuriel performed eleventh on the night of the contest, following Switzerland and preceding Ireland. At the close of the voting it had received 7 points, placing 19th in a field of 20 competing countries. Up to that point, it was the worst-ranking song Israel had ever sent to the Contest.
12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points
5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point

  • Points awarded by Israel