This is Israel Calling

Over the next two weeks we will be releasing a trivia question each day about Israel's participation in Eurovision. You have until Friday 21 September at Noon CET to submit your answers using the form below. You can answer a question each day, or you can submit all fourteen answers at once - it is up to you. Each correct answer is worth 1 point (except day 13's question which is worth 2 points). All members who answer all 14 questions correctly will go into the draw to win a prize pack of promo merchandise from the 2018 contest (please note, to be eligible to win the prize you must have also renewed your membership for 2019).

Questions:

1.     Besides Hebrew and English, what other two languages has Israel performed in at Eurovision? Answer: French and Arabic

2.     Israeli participation at Eurovision has been a controversial topic over the years.  Which two countries had confirmed their intent to participate but later withdrew because of Israel's participation?  Answers: Tunisia (1977) and Lebanon (2005) and Turkey (1979) all valid answers

3.     How many times has Israel come in last place?  Answer: Zero

4.     When Israel won Eurovision in 1978, Jordan announced a different country as the winner. What was that country? Answer: Belgium

5.     Which country has given Israel the most points? Answer: France

6.     Which country has received the most points from Israel? Answer: Sweden

7.     Kobi Oz composed which Israeli Eurovision entry? Answer: Push the Button (2007)

8.     How many attempts has Dana International made to represent Israel at Eurovision? Answer: Four (1995, 1998, 2008, 2011) – If you said three you got half a point.

9.     Which Israeli Eurovision song shares a name with an annual celebration? Answer: Yom Huledet (Happy Birthday)

10.  In which year did Israel win the Press, Artistic and Composer Marcel Bezencon Awards? Answer: 2010

11.  What was unique about Israel's participation in the 1980 Eurovision?   Answer:  Israel withdrew, making it the only country to date to withdraw the year after winning the contest.  

12.  Which performer was a backup singer at Eurovision twice before being selected to represent Israel? Answer: Imri

13.  Name two artists (other than Dana International) who have represented Israel more than once at Eurovision? (excluding back up performers) Answer: Ilanit or Izhar Cohen or Yardena Arazi or Eddie Butler were all accepted – WORTH TWO POINTS  

14.  What is the name of the TV show that currently chooses the Israeli Eurovision entry? Answer: HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovizion (English translation was also accepted)