In brief
Gali Atari (Hebrew: גלי עטרי; born 29 December 1953) is an Israeli singer and actress. At age 17, she released her debut hit single "Yesh Lecha Shemesh" ("You Have Sunshine") in 1971, marking the start of a career spanning over five decades in Israeli popular music. Atari achieved international recognition in 1979 by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem as the lead vocalist of Milk and Honey with the song "Hallelujah", composed by Kobi Oshrat. In addition to her musical accomplishments, she has appeared in Israeli films including Dizengoff 99 (1979) and The Band (1978). Her enduring contributions to Israeli culture were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Israeli parade in 2025.
Gali Atari, born Avigail Atari, entered the world on December 29, 1953, in Rehovot, Israel, to parents of Yemeni Jewish descent who had immigrated to the country. She grew up in a household steeped in music, with her sisters Yona Atari and Shosh Atari also pursuing careers as singers, fostering an early environment rich in musical influences.
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