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Amid Iranian missile strikes on Israel, Sarit Hadad drops a bombshell
Sarit Hadad confirms breakup with partner Tamar Yahalomi amid regional turmoil
As tensions escalate due to Iranian missile strikes on Israel, acclaimed Israeli singer Sarit Hadad revealed a deeply personal development, announcing her separation from longtime partner Tamar Yahalomi. The announcement was made via an Instagram story Thursday evening, June 19, in which Hadad addressed her fans directly.
"Hey my loves," Hadad wrote. "After a couple journey of partnership and love, Tamar and I decided to separate. It was important to us that you hear about it from us. And in the days we experience that everything enters the right proportions. May we know good days and good news."
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The news took fans by surprise, given the couple's previously public displays of affection and personal milestones shared over the years. The couple had been together for seven years, with their relationship first made public in September 2021 through the release of Hadad's song 'אהבה כמו שלנו' ('A Love Like Ours'). In the music video, Hadad was seen with Yahalomi, confirming rumors that had long circulated within the Israeli entertainment industry.
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Tamar Yahalomi, also an Israeli singer and composer known for her appearance on the ninth season of Kochav Nolad (A Star Is Born), co-wrote the song 'A Love Like Ours' alongside Yonatan Klimi. That release was more than just a musical milestone, it marked Hadad's public coming out as a lesbian, an open declaration that was among the most talked-about revelations in
Israeli pop culture
.
In 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter Adele Esther, who was carried by Yahalomi. For Hadad, this was her third child; she previously had two daughters, Noya (7.5) and Shira (5), from an earlier relationship. Their relationship drew admiration from many in Israel's LGBTQ+ and entertainment communities, both for its openness and its significance in a country where celebrity figures often keep their private lives discreet.
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Just last September, Yahalomi celebrated Hadad's 46th birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute:
"Happy birthday my love, my wife, my love. I was blessed with the most beautiful soul, modest and humble, many besides me will testify. You are a ray of sunshine, and every ray in you is a light to this world. The family we built is the complete person I am today. Thank you for being the safest place for me in a time like this, when nothing is certain. All the words in the world will not compare to the feelings in my heart, and all the songs in the world will not explain what is inside, I am yours and by your side always."
From Eurovision to personal revelation: Sarit Hadad's public evolution
Sarit Hadad
is among Israel's most iconic music figures. She represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with the song 'Light a Candle,' finishing in 12th place. Her musical career began in 1994 and has included the release of 24 studio albums. Known for blending Mizrahi pop with contemporary sounds, Hadad's songs like 'Hofshiya' ("Free") have become modern anthems.
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Amid Iranian missile strikes on Israel, Sarit Hadad drops a bombshell
Israeli singer Sarit Hadad, who came out in 2021 and introduced her partner
Tamar Yahalomi
in a music video, has announced their separation. The revelation comes amid heightened tensions from Iranian missile strikes on Israel, with Hadad sharing a heartfelt message to fans via Instagram, reflecting on their seven-year relationship
Her decision to come out publicly in 2021 was widely supported and marked an important moment for LGBTQ+ representation in Israeli media. The breakup announcement, though occurring in a time of national uncertainty, remains a deeply personal milestone in the singer's ongoing journey of authenticity and self-expression.
