Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976

Israel took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976. The country was represented by Chocolate, Menta, Mastik with the song "Emor Shalom" written by Ehud Manor and composed by Matti Caspi. They was selected by Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) in an internal selection since then four years their début at the contest in 1973, the Israeli broadcaster, to represent the country at the contest, held in The Hague, Netherlands.

Eurovision Song Contest 1976
Country Israel
National selection
Selection processInternal selection
Selected entrantChocolate, Menta, Mastik
Selected song"Emor Shalom"
Finals performance
Final result6th, 77 points
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Chocolate Menta Mastik singing Emor Shalom, 1976

Before Eurovision

Internal selection

IBA announced Chocolate, Menta, Mastik as the Israeli entrant at the Eurovision Song Contest 1976. Chocolate, Menta, Mastik performed three songs during an internal final, hosted by Ehud Manor, and a jury chose the winning song, which was "Emor Shalom".

Draw Song Place
1 "Emor Shalom" (אמור שלום) 1
2 "Keshet BeAnan" (קשת בענן) 3
3 "Ze tov, Ze tov" (זה טוב, זה טוב) 2

At Eurovision

The ensemble performed fourth on the night of the contest, following Germany and preceding Luxembourg. At the close of the voting, the song had received 77 points, placing Israel in sixth out of a field of 18 competing countries (the highest being 10 from Italy). The Israeli jury awarded its 12 points to the United Kingdom.[1] The Israeli spokesperson revealing the result of the Israeli vote in the final was Yitzhak Shim'oni.

Points awarded to Israel
Points awarded to Israel (final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

Points awarded by Israel
12 points United Kingdom
10 points Austria
8 points Netherlands
7 points Monaco
6 points Finland
5 points France
4 points  Switzerland
3 points Ireland
2 points Italy
1 point Belgium

See also

References
  1. ESC History - Israel 1976
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