Israel was represented at the

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with the song "Amen", composed by

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, with lyrics by Hamutal Ben-Ze'ev, and performed by Liora. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the

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(IBA), selected its entry for the contest through 1995.

Before Eurovision

1995

This

(IBA) held a national final to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1995, to be held in

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, Ireland. The broadcaster held the national final at its television studios in

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, hosted by

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and Michaela Berko. 13 songs competed, with the winner being decided through the votes of 7 regional juries. The spokesperson for Haifa's jury, Ofer Nachshon, would later go on to present Israel's votes at Eurovision between 2009 and 2017. The winner was Liora with the song "Amen", composed by Hamutal Ben-Ze'ev.

At Eurovision

Liora performed 21st on the night of the final, following and preceding . She received 81 points, placing 8th in a field of 23.

Voting

References

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995

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