Austria emerged victorious at Eurovision for the third time with JJ's 'Wasted Love', while Israel's Yuval Raphael finished in second place with 'New Day Will Rise'. Ireland's entry, themed around a Russian space dog, did not garner much acclaim, landing in 13th place and failing to qualify for the grand final. Israel received substantial support, including the maximum 12 points from Irish voters, while the detailed voting results indicated a strong preference for Israel's performance. Other notable entries also progressed, but several high-profile acts, including Australia's 'Milkshake Man', failed to qualify.
Austria triumphed with JJ's 'Wasted Love', marking the country's third win, while Israel's Yuval Raphael secured the second spot with 'New Day Will Rise'.
Ireland's entry, which told the story of a Russian space dog, fell flat this year, finishing in 13th place and missing out on the grand final.
The voting results revealed that Ireland's jury gave seven points to Israel, emphasizing a strong appreciation for the latter's performance in the grand final.
Israel dominated the second semi-final with 203 points, receiving maximum votes from multiple countries, including 12 points from Irish voters.
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