Israel in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest

Israel is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest. Israel was invited to participate in the first edition.

History
Israel debuted in the first edition. The national broadcaster, KAN, was invited. They announced that they would send a song in the Hebrew language. Israel finished at the second place in Amsterdam. In Valletta, they finished at the tenth place. In Stockholm, Israel finished at the third place.

Israel did not appear at the list of participating countries for the fourth edition. The broadcaster didn't gave any specific reason of their decision. The Israeli broadcaster announced that they were interesting to return to the contest. Later, they officialy announced that they would take part in the seventh edition. They finished at the seventh place.

When the EBU published the official list of participating countries, it was clear that Israel would not take part. The withdrawal of Israel was unexpected. The Israeli broadcaster gave no specific reason of their decision. The Israeli broadcaster announced to return to the eleventh edition. This edition took place in Varna. They finished at the second place. The next edition, they just finished at the 12th place. In Marsa, Israel finished at the third place. Chen Aharoni was selected to represent the country in a song in the Hebrew and English language. He finished at the tenth place. Israel finished at the 16th place in the 16th edition.