Golan Yochpaz
Golan Yochpaz is the CEO of the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, known for his role in promoting Israeli culture and media on both local and international stages. He has been influential in shaping the narrative surrounding Israel's participation in global events, such as the Eurovision Song Contest, where he highlighted the importance of representation and the impact of cultural diplomacy. Recently, he emphasized the significance of Yoval Raphael's achievements during Eurovision, framing them as a symbol of Israeli resilience and spirit amidst ongoing challenges.
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Golan Yochpaz is the CEO of Kan and played a significant role in the preparations for the Eurovision contest.
אירוויזיון 2026: נחשף השיר שייצג את ישראל
Israel· 2026-03-05
Golan Yochpaz is the chief executive of KAN who criticized the attempts to remove Israel from Eurovision.
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
United Kingdom· 2025-12-10
Golan Yochpaz, CEO of Israeli broadcaster KAN, likened the efforts to exclude Israel to a form of 'cultural boycott.'
Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest
Tanzania· 2025-12-05
Golan Yochpaz is the CEO of Kan and has been working closely with the President of Israel to influence the outcome of the Eurovision voting.
מאחורי הקלעים בז'נבה: הדממה, הלחץIsrael· 2025-12-05
Golan Yochpaz, the CEO of Kan, played a significant role in Israel's participation in Eurovision.
על אפם ועל חמתם: ההצבעה הכריעהIsrael· 2025-12-05
The CEO of Israel's broadcaster, KAN, said the attempt to disqualify its entry 'can only be understood as a cultural boycott.'
Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to competeUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-05
KAN's chief executive Golan Yochpaz questioned whether EBU members are 'willing to be part of a step that harms freedom of creation and freedom of expression.'
At least four countries boycott 2026 Eurovision after Israel cleared to stay in contest
Canada· 2025-12-04
Golan Yochpaz is the CEO of Kan and played a significant role in diplomatic efforts to prevent Israel's disqualification from Eurovision.
איך ישראל ניצלה מהדחה מאירוויזיון 2026? כל הפרטיםIsrael· 2025-12-04Golan Yochpaz is the CEO representing Israel in the Eurovision discussion in Geneva.
סערת קרן פלס והשיר לאירוויזיוןIsrael· 2025-12-04
Golan Yochpaz is leading the special team established by President Herzog.
בוטלה ההצבעה להדחת ישראל מהאירוויזיוןIsrael· 2025-10-13Golan Yochpaz, the director of the Israeli public entity KAN, rejected the idea of withdrawing from Eurovision.
Eurovisión adelanta a noviembre la votación por la permanencia de Israel | Televisión
Spain· 2025-09-25
Golan Yochpaz is the CEO of KAN, the Israeli public radio, who defended Israel's participation in Eurovision.
¿Qué pasa si España no va a Eurovisión? ¿Cuándo se sabe si Israel participa? ¿Se anulará también el Benidorm Fest? | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-16
Golan Yochpaz is the director of the Israeli public radio KAN who rejected the idea of withdrawing from Eurovision.
Plantón en Eurovisión: España, quinto país que confirma su retirada si Israel participa en 2026 | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-16
Golan Yochpaz, the CEO of the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, praised Yuval Rafael's achievement at Eurovision.
"חזרתי מלאת גאווה, אבל אין ניצחון אמיתי בלי החטופים": יובל רפאל נחתה בישראלIsrael· 2025-05-18