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Between a red carpet and a green future: the transformation of the Cannes Film Festival
Famous international film festival announces it'll work to lessen its effect on the environment by reducing its size and plastic usage
Amir Kaminer
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18:48 | 05.14.24
Aerial photographer snaps 76-year-old Israel from above
Israel Bardugo takes to the sky to record images from the desert to the city, north to south for a loving look to be enjoyed on Independence Day
Ynet
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00:06 | 05.14.24
Foreign minister to offer Eurovision star Eden Golan public diplomacy gig
Israel Katz says will offer singer position of special envoy in Europe to combat antisemitism, incitement and advocate for release of hostages
Ran Boker
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14:03 | 05.13.24
Eden Golan defies previous odds after semi-final success
Mishap on Italian Rai reveals nearly 40% of viewers gave Israeli artist their vote in the Eurovision Song Contest Thursday competition raising Eden Golan to second place to win in betting pools
Raz Shechnik, Malmo
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15:58 | 05.10.24
'Music is above politics': What Eurovision fans think of Eden Golan
Despite the tense atmosphere surrounding Israel's participation in the contest, there are fans in Malmo who appreciate Eden Golan's song and some even hope she wins
Raz Shechnik
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08:12 | 05.10.24
Eden Golan makes Eurovision finals after powerful performance
Cheers and applause drown out booing from audiences while Israeli artist performs moving rendition of Hurricane; she is now to perform in the finals on Saturday
Raz Shechnik, Zeev Avrahami
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23:58 | 05.09.24
'Sinwar, we will not let you die,' protesters chant in Malmo
Gretta Thunberg among thousands of protesters in multiple locations in Malmo calling for destruction of Israel and deportation of Jews back to Poland, ahead of Eden Golan's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals
Zeev Avrahami
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17:50 | 05.09.24
King Charles appoints Prince William to head Harry's former regiment
Buckingham Palace announces Prince William will become Royal Air Force colonel-in-chief in place of Prince Harry, who has served in the role since 2014; Comes after king says 'too' busy to meet with visiting younger son
Inbal Hananel
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13:39 | 05.09.24
LGBT community supports canceling Tel Aviv gay pride parade
With the war in Gaza raging on and over 100 hostages still held by Hamas, the LGBT community has decided to stand by Tel Aviv mayor's decision to cancel this year's gay pride parade in favor of a rally
Yael Ciechanover, Hadar Gil-Ad
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11:49 | 05.09.24
Eden Golan wows audience in first Eurovision semi-final dress rehearsal
Israel's Eurovision representative gives heartfelt performance and wins applause as contest bookies raise her chances to advance to the finals; in 2nd dress rehearsal before audience and judges, boos heard throughout the auditorium; 'They did not silence her and they will not silence us'
Raz Shechnik
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09:35 | 05.09.24
Eurovision officials say Swedish singer 'went onstage wearing keffiyeh without anyone noticing'
European Broadcasting Union claims Eric Saade was familiar with the competition rules, and during rehearsals, he did not wear the inciting symbol
Raz Shechnik
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12:01 | 05.08.24
IDF Home Front Command app adds live danger alerts for Israelis at Eurovision
Travel alerts and tension in Malmo ahead of Eurovision prompt military to provide Israeli tourists with live feed in case of dangerous incidents; Shin Bet chief arrives in city to oversee security detail
Raz Shechnik, Malmo, Ran Boker
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16:44 | 05.07.24
Gigi Hadid and other popular starlets arrive at annual Met Gala
With a fairy tale theme behind the 2024 event, Hollywood's darlings, including anti-Israel princesses, were seen wearing extravagantly designed dresses that made some overly encumbered
Inbal Hananel
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16:39 | 05.07.24
Pulitzer Prize honors gripping photo of October 7 massacre of Israeli elders
Award committee avoids photographer highlighted in HonestReporting investigation, cites another who accompanied terrorists during massacre and captured images inside Gaza following Israeli strike; 2 Israeli photographers also acknowledged
Daniel Edelson, New York
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15:02 | 05.07.24
Malmö police prepare for 40,000 pro-Palestinian protesters: 'Warnings of imminent attack'
Malmo police officer says they are well-prepared for such demonstrations and have taken with the utmost seriousness warnings of imminent attacks on the Eurovision venue
Raz Shechnik
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17:58 | 05.06.24
Eden Golan to skip Eurovision opening gala, participate in Holocaust Remembrance Day event
Israeli delegation chooses to skip important Turquoise Carpet event due to proximity to Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel and will instead hold memorial ceremony with local Jewish community
Raz Shechnik
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11:57 | 05.05.24
Watch: Eden Golan's Eurovision song rehearsal
Israel's representative rehearsed for the second time on the Eurovision stage in Malmo ahead of the semi-final on Thursday
Ran Boker
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20:44 | 05.03.24
Sleeping pills, crack, and alcohol: The British royal family's addictions
Buckingham Palace is no stranger to controversies including the royals and their use of drugs, alcohol and various narcotics which often stirred scandals
Inbal Hananel
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20:55 | 04.28.24
Hold tight! Circus acrobat gets stuck upside down due to malfunction
Tel Aviv circus performance stops abruptly after the acrobat gets stuck on a rope during an aerial act ; Circus team rushes to rescue her as audience watches
Ran Boker
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09:23 | 04.28.24
Malmo security officials say all set for Eurovision contest
Swedish officials say Israelis would be safe walking with flags on city streets; Malmo forces to be bolstered by security from Denmark and Norway with special measures to secure Eurovision venues in place
Roy Alman
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12:59 | 04.18.24
John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons team up for new single
James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon collaborate on new single Primrose Hill, young McCartney announces on Instagram
Ynet
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11:26 | 04.18.24
Kate Middleton most beloved UK royal, survey finds
YouGov finds Princess of Wales overtakes her husband Prince William and snags the first spot with nearly 80% of the vote
Inbal Hananel
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14:30 | 04.11.24
Israeli actress to star in a life of Jesus film alongside Anthony Hopkins
Noa Cohen will portray Mary, who is ostracized from her community after a natural conception and forced into hiding; 'It's an exciting achievement, choosing an Israeli actress for such a project' agent says
Ynetnews
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23:26 | 04.10.24
Israeli boy wows judges with Hebrew song on The Voice Germany
Yuval and his parents tell Ynet producers approached them shortly after filming began following October 7 and asked if he would perform a song in Hebrew
Ran Boker
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13:12 | 04.09.24
Calls to boycott Zara over campaign featuring Israeli model
Israeli supermodel Sun Mizrahi posed for a Zara campaign, sparking swift backlash on social media against both her and the company due to the ongoing war, as users called for boycott and 'Free Palestine' alongside accusations of complicity in murder
Itay Yaacov
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19:13 | 04.07.24
Exclusive: Israeli songs banned at Eurovision events in Malmo
Israeli DJs confirm instruction to refrain from playing songs at Eurovision Village, the contests' official party venue although Malmo municipality producing events; EBU: 'not involved in any programming of events'; Malmo: 'We would never give such a directive'
Roy Elman
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22:15 | 04.03.24
Peace for our time? 'William and Kate invited Harry and Meghan to the UK'
Royal author Tom Quinn says the two royals extended an olive branch to the former dukes but adds reconciliation isn't likely at this time
Inbal Hananel
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14:10 | 04.03.24
Netflix keeps Israel low-key amid war: 'We don't want to get in trouble'
'Bros' created by Hanan Savyon and Guy Amir was supposed to be marketed to 190 countries, but streaming giant chose to focus on Israeli crowd following war; 'it's due to hostility toward us' source says
Ran Boker
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19:18 | 04.01.24
Acclaimed Israeli author Sami Michael dies at 97
Michael was considered to be among the greatest writers of modern Hebrew literature and received numerous local and international awards for his work
Aya Chajut
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17:03 | 04.01.24
New York Times cuts ties with Israeli reporter over alleged policy violation
American newspaper ends Anat Schwartz's employment after liking pro-Israel posts on social media, including one that called to turn Gaza 'into a slaughterhouse,' sparking calls from pro-Palestinian groups to review her employment
Daniel Edelson, New York
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15:09 | 03.31.24
Wartime public diplomacy star Eylon Levy won't appear on 'Dancing With the Stars'
He was reprimanded for auditioning without approval and ultimately fired for that and other infractions; now the show's producers have decided that he will not participate in the new season currently being filmed
Ran Boker
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14:26 | 03.31.24
Ramy Youssef on SNL: 'Please free the people of Palestine'
Muslim comedian hosts popular American sketch show for the first time and addressed the war in Gaza, Ramadan and upcoming presidential elections
Ynet
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12:52 | 03.31.24
Eurovision participants call for ceasefire, release of Israeli hostages
Statement by nine signatories says that 'in light of current situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in Gaza, and in Israel, we do not feel comfortable being silent'
Ran Boker
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16:58 | 03.29.24
All eyes on Prince William
Now that both his father and his wife have been diagnosed with cancer and had stepped back from their royal duties and public appearances, William is made to fill the void they are leaving while caring for and protecting his family
Inbal Hananel
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19:40 | 03.28.24
'Fauda' star refuses role in Independence Day festivities: 'I will stay home and join in remembering fallen'
Idan Amedi, who was himself wounded in battle in Gaza, refuses honor of lighting a torch in main government ceremony; says he chooses to remember the heroes who lost their lives to defend the nation
Ran Boker
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13:33 | 03.27.24
In a rigidly control N. Korea visit, I still had artistic freedom'
French photographer Stephan Gladieu's photos of his 5 visits to most isolated country are exhibited in Tel Aviv; says combined esthetics with documentary photography
Asi Haim
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15:49 | 03.26.24
Spielberg says worried Jews will need to fight 'for right to be Jewish'
Jewish American director warns against global antisemitism surge, fearing without intervention, historical persecution of Jews likely to recur
Ynet
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10:00 | 03.26.24
King Charles 'hugely frustrated' over lengthy recovery
Source close to the royals says the King is pushing his medical staff to allow him to do things he would in routine prior to his diagnosis
Inbal Hananel
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14:27 | 03.25.24
Berlin drag show 'Together' seeks to address Middle East grief
'While recognizing what many Germans see as a historic responsibility to Israel after the Nazi Holocaust, the show is one of a few events in Germany offering such space to discuss the Middle East conflict'
Reuters
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10:47 | 03.25.24
Laurent de Brunhoff, author of Babar children’s books, dies at 98
The French author and illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff, son of Jean de Brunhoff - the original creator of the 'Babar the Elephant' series, decided to follow in his father's footsteps in the 1940s and published dozens more stories about the beloved character
Ynetnews
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02:03 | 03.25.24
Shaken, not stirred: Jewish actor offered to portray James Bond
Eon Studios approaches Jewish actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson in bid to play the famous British spy in new movie set to begin filming in 2025
Benjamin Tovias
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09:43 | 03.21.24
Who hacked Princess Kate's personal medical information?
Amid rumors about the health of the Princess of Wales, a staff member at the private hospital where she was hospitalized tried to access Kate's medical file; This prompted wild conspiracy theories, including that the princess was in a coma or had died and been replaced by a lookalike
Inbal Hananel
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12:29 | 03.20.24
'Kate Middleton looking healthy, full of energy'
Recent clip showing the princess strolling alongside her husband Prince William manage to ease the storm of rumors about her health condition and marital status
Inbal Hananel
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12:49 | 03.19.24
UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says
Princes walks with her husband smiling after not appearing in public since her operation in January amid rumors of failing marriage, grave illness
Reuters
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00:24 | 03.19.24
Does Israel's Eurovision music video hide Oct. 7 messaging?
While Eurovision strives to avoid politics at all costs, hints of the October 7 massacre in Eden Golan's 'Hurricane' video are already being interpreted on social media - from symbols representing the hostages to a hole in her shirt resembling a gunshot
Itay Yaakov
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07:59 | 03.18.24
Court indicts 'Squid Games' star of sexual misconduct
South Korean actor Oh Young-soo sentenced to eight months in prison on a two-year probation for allegedly touching a woman he met inappropriately
Ynet
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14:54 | 03.15.24
Hollywood's Ian Ziering: 'I am Jewish-American and proud to be in Israel'
Actor known to many from his role as Steve Sanders in the hit show Beverly Hills, 90210 says: 'I'm a Jewish American and these are my people. We are all in this together'
Bar Zaga
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23:32 | 03.14.24
Photogate: Why everyone is worried about Princess Kate
A photo of the Princess of Wales and her children, released by Kensington Palace for UK Mother's Day, sparked controversy over its authenticity with some concerned about manipulation, leading to intensified public speculation about her health; Critics called out the palace's lack of transparency and authenticity
Inbal Hananel
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20:22 | 03.12.24
Noa Tishby decries 'overt display of Jew-hatred' at Oscars
Israeli producer and actress went on social media to slam the red pin worn by Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, as well as other Hollywood luminaries such as Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef, saying that calling for a cease-fire without addressing the hostages is tantamount to 'Jew-hatred'
ynet correspondents
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14:08 | 03.11.24
This is how you know the photo of Princess Kate was photoshopped
The source manipulated the image in a way that did not meet AP's photo standards, agency says; for example, the photo shows an inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte's left hand
Associated Press, Inbal Hananel
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09:31 | 03.11.24
Israel reveals Eden Golan's 2024 Eurovision song 'Hurricane'
After stirring up a whole storm even before its release and undergoing numerous transformations until its final form, the Israeli Eurovision song, 'Hurricane,' has been unveiled
Ran Boker
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02:09 | 03.11.24
Alive and well: Kate smiles in 1st snap with children on Mothers' Day
Photo released by Kensington Palace taken by William shows princess surrounded by her 3 children after rumors over her health persisted since her mysterious abdominal operation
Inbal Hananel
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21:40 | 03.10.24
Oscar's bolstering security amid Israeli war - and the protest of hostages' families
While pro-Palestine march planned aiming to disrupt ceremony, a video campaign dubbed 'Don’t Forget #HerToo,' to raise awareness of 19 women held captive by Hamas, is to be projected on nearby building
Itamar Eichner, Yael Ilan
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18:56 | 03.10.24
Israel to dispatch security team ahead of Eurovision Song Contest
Shin Bet team to travel to Malmo to assess necessary measures, including size and scope of security detail required to protect Eden Golan and Israeli delegation
Ran Boker
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14:01 | 03.08.24
Israeli Hollywood star reveals he married his sweetheart in secret
'The Boys' star Tomer Capone says has been married to his long-time partner Ortal Ben Shoshan for a few years, since the couple held a wedding in secret
Bar Zaga, Michaela Hazani
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22:51 | 03.06.24
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper to make first appearance as couple at Oscars
Sources close to the couple say they two likely won't attend the official ceremony together but rather rendezvous at a large after-party
Omer Daniel
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18:59 | 03.06.24
Quentin Tarantino in Tel Aviv double date with leading TV news anchor
Hollywood director and partner arrives at a Tel Aviv eatery to spend time with television and news hosts Yonit Levi and celebebrity husband Ido Rosenblum in a surprising rendezvous
Bar Zaga
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13:24 | 03.03.24
Anesthetized, imprisoned in a tower or dead: These are the conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton's condition
Prince William canceled his attendance at his godfather's memorial for 'personal' reasons, and royal fans are convinced that something really bad is happening to his wife, the princess of Wales; Spanish media reports that she is in a coma, while media in the U.S. reports William left her for another woman
Inbal Hananel
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16:17 | 02.28.24
'Euphoria' star arrested during pro-Palestinian protest
Officers arrest 25-year-old Hunter Schafer after she joined Jewish Voice for Peace demonstrators attempting to take over the Rockefeller Building in New York while President Joe Biden was inside
Daniel Edelson, New York
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14:50 | 02.28.24
'Was Elvis a sexual predator? Not for me to say'
Sophia Coppola, a scion of Hollywood royalty, stands among the world's most esteemed directors; with the release of 'Priscilla,' she shares insights into convincing Elvis's ex-wife to collaborate on the film
Amir Kaminer
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09:04 | 02.28.24
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