Ten Contestants from the First Semi-Final Advance to the Final Performance

ISRAEL IS THE WINNER OF EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2018

Israel Celebrates the Amazing Winning Performance of Netta - TOY Song

Tel Aviv Celebrates

Barzilai told the press conference that her victory was “a little hard to take in,” but that she had not been nervous about her chances. “Authenticity passes through,” she said, stressing, “Everybody gave an amazing performance tonight... And somebody had to win.” Asked a question about being a gay icon, Barzilai said: “Some of my team that takes care of me and holds me up through some hard times are part of the LGBT community, and I am nothing without them.” She promised: “I will be at the next Pride Parade in Tel Aviv... You better come to Tel Aviv.”