Meanwhile, European Broadcasting Union reportedly concerned religious visuals in Queen of Pop's rendition of 'Like a Prayer' could spark backlash from viewers

Short video clips produced by Kan broadcaster have participants dance at iconic locations around the host country

Ultra-Orthodox leaders call for mass prayer, allege Sabbath-observant Israelis will be forced to work Saturday preparing song contest final

Kan CEO says Gaza-based terror group apparently responsible for interrupting song contest's website during semifinals with fake missile warning

Israel's economic hub hopes the influx of tourists to its beaches, nightlife and ancient quarters will spark new interest, and lucrative new hosting opportunities

Fuldi Schwartz, 66, was unloading equipment at Tel Aviv Expo when a wheeled lighting rig toppled over onto him

Pop superstar slated to take to the stage during Saturday final has not yet signed a contract for her appearance

Kan says warning, which included fake IDF logo and message that 'Israel is not safe,' did not reach many people watching Tuesday's semifinal

Favorite Australia and nine others make it through to Saturday's final; hackers send threatening message to some viewers

Wildly popular pop music contest puts Israel, and its controversies, in the spotlight; watch the livestream here