Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985

Israel in the
Eurovision Song Contest 1985
Eurovision Song Contest 1985
Participating broadcasterIsrael Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Country Israel
Selection processKdam Eurovision 1985
Selection date28 March 1985
Competing entry
Song"Olé, Olé"
ArtistIzhar Cohen
Songwriters
Placement
Final result5th, 93 points
Participation chronology
◄1983 1985 1986►

Israel was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with the song "Olé, Olé", composed by Kobi Oshrat, with lyrics by Hamutal Ben-Ze'ev, and performed by Izhar Cohen. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), selected its entry for the contest through Kdam Eurovision 1985. Cohen had previously represented Israel in 1978, winning the contest with the song "A-Ba-Ni-Bi" along with Alphabeta.