Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998
| Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1998 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) | |||
| Country | Israel | |||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Announcement date | 23 November 1997 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Diva" | |||
| Artist | Dana International | |||
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| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 1st, 172 points | |||
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Israel was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the song "Diva", composed by Svika Pick, with lyrics by Yoav Ginai, and performed by Dana International. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), internally selected its entry for the contest. The entry eventually won the Eurovision Song Contest.