Israel withdrew from the contest due to Yom Hazikaron (Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism) being commemorated on the same date.
Israel menarik diri dari kontes tersebut karena Yom Hazikaron (Hari Peringatan Kejatuhan Para Prajurit Israel dan Korban Terorisme) diperingati pada tanggal yang sama.