In 1972 , while Ilanit was in Germany recording as part of the duo '' Ilat and Ilanit '' with her partner Shlomo Tzach , the duo received an offer to represent Germany in the Eurovision . While considering the proposal , the duo noticed that Israel is eligible to participate and approached the Israel Broadcasting Authority with a proposal that Ilanit would represent Israel . However , by the time the IBA contacted the European Broadcasting Union , the registration period was over . Instead , Ilanit was promised to represent Israel in 1973
Eurovision
Eurovision Song Contest 1972
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973