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Noam Batan summarizes the Eurovision final: "I feel proud, as far as I'm concerned we won"

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Noam Batan summarizes the Eurovision final: "I feel proud, as far as I'm concerned we won"

At the end of a complex competition that included booing and difficulties, Noam Batan summarized his arrival in second place in the Eurovision final. In an interview with Israeli media, as reported in the Netanyahu Trial chat, Batan thanked the audience in Israel that supported him throughout the way: "As far as I'm concerned, we won. Second place is amazing, especially in light of our story, in light of the boos and everything we experienced here."

Batan emphasized that he is proud of the path he took despite the pressures and the hostile atmosphere he faced. "I feel proud to stand here, and I love you all," the singer concluded his European experience.

Following the achievement, Batan received words of appreciation from the President of the State. According to ynet news, the President reached out to Batan and said: "You moved us, you brought honor to the people of Israel."

The coverage of the case in these channels highlights the national support for the Israeli representative, while focusing on Batan's musical and symbolic achievement despite the international criticism he faced during the competition.

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