The Israeli government allowed colour transmissions by the IBA in November 1977 when IBA provided live color coverage of the historical visit of the Egyptian president , Anwar El Sadat , to Israel . This transmission was sent via satellite to stations around the world . In March 1979 the IBA hosted the annual Eurovision Song Contest , and once again sent the transmission live in colour to stations around the world
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1979
Television in Israel