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By Grace Henry\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 10 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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We\u2019re just hours away from the Eurovision<\/a> 2022 Song Contest.<\/p>\n

This year, 41 countries qualified for the Eurovision 2022 line-up<\/a>, including the Big Five (UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy) who go straight through to Saturday\u2019s Eurovision 2022 final.<\/p>\n

Following the invasion in Ukraine, Russia was excluded from this year\u2019s competition<\/a>, bringing this year\u2019s line-up down to 40 contestants. However, it looked like Israel could be about to drop out of Eurovision this year, due to a strike in Israel\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n

So, is Israel taking part in Eurovision 2022?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything we know.<\/p>

Is Israel taking part in Eurovision 2022?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Israel will<\/em> compete at the Eurovision 2022.<\/p>\n
Despite the uncertainty, the Israeli national broadcaster, KAN, has confirmed that the country is headed to Turin, Italy for the 2022 song contest.<\/p>\n
In the middle of April, it was reported that\u00a0Israel\u2019s Eurovision Song Contest 2022 participation was uncertain due to a strike in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, however, a solution has now been found, and Israel will take part in this year\u2019s show.<\/p>\n
On Friday, 29th April, KAN shared the news in a statement, which read: \u201cHere is an official update: The security arrangements for the Israeli delegation to Eurovision Song Contest have been completed. The corporation thanks Shin Bet for its efforts to work for a solution for the security issues despite the difficulty, and we are confident that Michael Ben David will represent Israel with dignity on the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before a solution was found with Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), the Israeli contestant, Michael Ben David, was prevented from going to Eurovision Song Contest 2022 because of the strike in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which affected the Israeli security protocols abroad.<\/p>\n
Michael Ben David and the Israeli delegation are now expected to head to Turin, Italy. Ben David will represent Israel in the second semi-final show, taking place on Thursday, 12th May.<\/p>\n
Who is <\/span>representing Israel at Eurovision 2022?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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