Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996

Eurovision Song Contest 1996
Participating broadcasterIsrael Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Country Israel
National selection
Selection processKdam Eurovision 1996
Selection date(s)29 February 1996
Selected artist(s)Galit Bell
Selected song"Shalom Olam"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Eyal Madan
  • Doran Vitenberg
Finals performance
Final resultFailed to qualify (28th)
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Israel was represented at the qualifying round for the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "Shalom Olam" (שלום עולם), written by Eyal Madan and Doran Vitenberg, and performed by Galit Bell. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), selected its entry through Kdam Eurovision 1996. The entry failed to make it through the pre-selection round.