Fast Fact #14
Since it began competing in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973, Israel has won four times: 1978 – “A-Ba-Ni-Bi” performed by Izhar Cohen and the Alphabeta; 1979 – “Hallelujah” performed by Milk and Honey; 1998 – “Diva” performed by Dana International; 2018 – “Toy” performed by Netta Barzilai. It has hosted the musical extravaganza twice in Jerusalem and once in Tel Aviv.