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Shir Levi Performs His Father's Hit with Omer Cohen in Emotional Tribute

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50% centerFirst reported by Now 14 · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened

Shir Levi returned to the stage Thursday night for the first time since his father's death. He sang Yishai Levi's hit "Isha Ne'emana" with Omer Cohen at Ramat Gan Stadium before tens of thousands of fans. Cohen delivered an emotional tribute, calling Yishai Levi one of Israel's greatest and most important singers.

  • 01Shir Levi performed publicly for the first time since his father's death.
  • 02He sang "Isha Ne'emana" with Omer Cohen at Ramat Gan Stadium.
  • 03The concert drew tens of thousands of spectators.
  • 04Cohen said Yishai Levi was among Israel's greatest and most important singers.
  • 05Yishai Levi died two weeks ago, shocking Israel's music scene.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Shir Levi Performs His Father's Hit with Omer Cohen in Emotional Tribute
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Shir Levi Says He Will Return to Performing Despite Online Criticism

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