Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007 | ||||
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National selection | ||||
Selection process | National final | |||
Selected entrant | Teapacks | |||
Selected song | "Push the Button" | |||
Finals performance | ||||
Semi-final result | Failed to qualify (24th, 17 points) | |||
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Israel's state broadcaster formed a committee of music experts to pick the artist to represent Israel. The committee selected Teapacks for Eurovision to be held in Helsinki.
On 27 February 2007, four songs competed and a combination between televoting and the choice of the IBA's Eurovision jury determined the song Teapacks will perform.
The controversial song "Push the Button" was selected.
Israel's entry finished twenty-fourth in the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals, thus failing to qualify for the finals of the competition.
At Eurovision
Because Israel placed 23rd at the 2006 contest,Teapacks were forced to compete in the Eurovision semi-final,They came 24th with 17 points failing to qualify to the Grand Final.Its the worst place to date for Israel.
Points awarded by Israel
Semi final
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Final
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Points awarded to Israel
12 points | 10 points | 8 points | 7 points | 6 points |
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5 points | 4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
See also
External links
- Video of song "Push the button"
- Eurovision approves Israel entry - news from the BBC on the controversial entry