President Herzog hails Noam Bar’s Eurovision second-place finish as ‘source of pride for Israel’

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog spoke with singer Noam Bar on Sunday evening following his second-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, offering warm congratulations on the country’s strong performance. Herzog told Bar that his participation in the competition had moved him deeply, saying: ‘You moved us, you were simply magnificent. Your performance was perfect and you brought honour to the people of Israel.’ The President particularly praised Bar’s composure and stage presence during the live broadcast. ‘The calm and composure you displayed on stage were exceptional, you deserve full credit,’ Herzog said. ‘This was also very important for Israel’s reputation around the world.’

Bar’s second-place finish marked a significant achievement for Israel in the international song competition. Responding to the President’s call, Bar expressed his gratitude and reflected on the broader impact of his participation. ‘It gave the people of Israel so much hope, and personally for me it was a major and meaningful opportunity,’ Bar said. The Eurovision result has been widely celebrated across Israeli society as a moment of national pride during a challenging period for the country.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.