Israel's participation in the contest is the reason for the exclusion of the Arab nations who are eligible to participate. Despite this, Morocco competed once. Lebanon and Tunisia both attempted to debut in 2005 and 1977 respectively, but withdrew because of Israel's inclusion in the contest.
The winner of 1998, Dana International, was the first trans winner of the contest.
They have accumulated the fourth largest number of points of all of the participating countries this year.
Although they didn't receive a full nul points, they received nul points from the jury when they hosted in 2019.
Act: Michael Ben David - I.M
Appearances: 43 (37 finals)
Host: 1979, 1999, 2019
First appearance: 1973
Highest placement: 1st in 1978, 1979, 1998, 2018
Nul Points: None
Miguel's Wholesome Summary: I have learned to recognize that I love myself and that's awesome. 🥰
Lyrics:
Baby, sometimes life can bring you down
But honey
Keep your head up
Keep your head up
Keep your head up
Remember who you are
You can call me crazy
Or just call my name
You can say that I‘m stunning, it‘s not a shame
‘Cause I know I am
I know I am
‘Cause I know I am
I know I am
I like this attitude
I like the game
You can say that I‘m brave and never the same
‘Cause I know I am
I know I am
‘Cause I know I am
I know I am
Baby, come with me, follow me
Tell me if we can take it to the floor
I‘m the fire, the power
And if you‘re asking who‘s gonna take it all
You know I am
You know I am
(na,na,na,na) Know I am
And no one brings me down
I‘m gonna take the crown
(give it to me now)
I‘m shameless and I‘m spotless and I‘m flawless
Always take it all ‘cause I‘m a winner - I don‘t want less
Going for the things I shouldn‘t baby, I‘m ferocious
Making you do what I want and I‘m not even topless
Be cautious
It‘s going down for real
2022, let‘s seal the deal
Middle East is the new sex appeal
Bam-Bam! This is how it feels
Baby, come with me, follow me
Tell me if we can take it to the floor
I‘m the fire, the power
And if you‘re asking who‘s gonna take it all
You know I am
You know I am
(na,na,na,na) Know I am
And no one brings me down
I‘m gonna take the crown
Baby, sometimes life can bring you down
But I remember to always keep my head up
‘Cause no one brings me down
I‘m gonna take the crown
Give it to me now