Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999

Israel in the
Eurovision Song Contest 1999
Eurovision Song Contest 1999
Participating broadcasterIsrael Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Country Israel
Selection processInternal selection
Announcement date17 January 1999
Competing entry
Song"Yom Huledet"
ArtistEden
Songwriters
Placement
Final result5th, 93 points
Participation chronology
◄1998 1999 2000►

Israel was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with the song "Yom Huledet", written by Moshe Datz, Gabriel Butler, Ya'akov Lamai, and Jacky Oved, and performed by the group Eden. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), internally selected its entry for the contest. In addition, IBA was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the International Convention Centre in Jerusalem, after winning the previous edition with the song "Diva" by Dana International.

IBA announced its entry on 17 January 1999. Israel was drawn to compete nineteenth in the contest, held on 29 May 1999. At the end of the night, the nation placed 5th in the field of 23 entries, receiving 93 points.