In the 1960s , particularly with 1963 Eurovision Song Contest , Israeli singers were able to represent other European countries rather their home country , as this was before there were television broadcasts in Israel . That year , Israel was represented by Esther Ofarim for Switzerland ( with a song in French ) , and Carmela Corren for Austria . Regular television broadcasts in Israel began in May 1968
1963 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1963
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