In September 2017, Barzilai auditioned for season 5 of HaKokhav HaBa, Israel's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, with "Rude Boy" by Rihanna.

[2][3] In February 2018, she performed "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls, and although she lost a duel to Ricky Ben Ari, she proceeded to the next stage after being selected by the judges.

After receiving 210 points from the judges and audience, Barzilai won first place and the right to represent Israel in Eurovision.

In the final, she placed first with televoters and third with international juries, amassing 529 points in total and winning the competition ahead of Cyprus' Eleni Foureira.

[15] Barzilai's second single "Bassa Sababa" was released on 1 February 2019,[16] catching attention from Perez Hilton[17] and James Charles.