Israeli superstar Keren Peles, the creative force behind Israel’s two most recent Eurovision entries, has made a surprise move — she has submitted a song as a composer to ERT, aiming to compete in Greece’s national final for Eurovision 2026!
Who is Keren Peles
For those unfamiliar, Keren Peles is one of Israel’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters — a composer, pianist, and lyricist behind dozens of hit songs. Over the past two years, her name has become well known among Eurovision fans, as she penned Israel’s 2024 and 2025 entries, both praised for their musical power and emotional message.
Peles has scored numerous chart-topping hits in Israel and has been awarded twice as “Singer of the Year.” She also serves as a permanent judge on The Next Star of Israel, the country’s top-rated talent show through which Israel’s Eurovision artists are selected.
With her strong record in international projects and collaborations, Peles is regarded as one of the most influential creators on the Eurovision scene — and now, it seems, she’s turning her attention to Greece!
Keren is not strange to Greece, as she owns a home on the island of Antiparos, where she spends considerable time of her summer vacations.
The secret submission to ERT
According to exclusive information obtained by Eurovisionfun, shared in cooperation with our colleagues at Euromix, Keren Peles has officially submitted a song to ERT as part of the selection process for Greece’s upcoming national final.
The proposal has already reached the broadcaster and is accompanied by a Greek female artist, whose name remains under wraps for now.
The song is described as a powerful emotional ballad, written entirely by Peles herself, featuring both English and Greek lyrics, the latter penned by a well-known Greek lyricist whose identity will be revealed tomorrow.
If selected, it would mark the first time in history that an Israeli songwriter is directly involved in Greece’s Eurovision entry.
Why this news is causing a stir
This move has already sparked excitement — and surprise — among Eurovision fans across Europe.
One of Israel’s most renowned creators, responsible for two consecutive Eurovision entries, submitting a song for Greece’s national final is something no one saw coming.
Peles’ involvement raises the bar for the Greek selection, suggesting that this year’s national final could be one of the most international and competitive editions in recent years.
According to sources close to the project, the team’s ambition is clear: to achieve a Top 5 result in Eurovision 2026, similar to the strong placements of Peles’ previous entries.
The project brings together Greek and Israeli professionals, with Eurovisionfun and Euromix playing a key role in facilitating the first connections between the two sides.
Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on Greece’s national final and Eurovision 2026!
