This year Israel's representative at The Eurovision Song Contest is NOA and Mira Awad , Noa is considered the famous Israeli singer in the world today! After performing in front of the pope, she has no need for the Eurovision and is taking advantage to make a political statement. She asks to be allowed to perform with Arabic singer Mira Awad. Following the military operation in Gaza and despite resistance from left and right, this will be the first time Israel is sending an Israeli Arab duet.