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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
Berlin Film Festival Instagram account hacked, posts antisemitic content
Berlinale Panorama management says removed offensive posts immediately and turned to local police to launch investigation into incident
Amir Bogen
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13:08 | 02.27.24
Barbra Streisand brings up antisemitsm in SAG Award night
Screen Actors Guild honors 81-year old star on the 30th year of the awards; Streisand reminds audience that the dreamers that built the movie industry were Jews who escaped eastern Europe
Ynet
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14:05 | 02.25.24
Israel's Eurovision song could get disqualified for being 'too political'
Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation says in talks with European Broadcasting Union, however, it doesn't intend to change song or lyrics, even if it costs Israel its spot in this year's contest
Ran Boker
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16:22 | 02.21.24
Tiffany Haddish heading to Israel: 'going to see with my own eyes'
American comedian of Jewish heritage shares video of herself on Tel Aviv-bound flight, sparking mixed reactions from fans
Bar Zaga
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12:28 | 02.21.24
'Fauda' star Idan Amedi posts photo of his Gaza injuries: 'I don't think I will ever grasp it'
The singer and actor who was seriously injured while fighting in Gaza shared a photo of himself from shortly after he was admitted to the hospital in a 36th birthday post; 'That’s how miracles are, you have to accept them and, above all, don’t forget what happened'
Ron Boker
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11:09 | 02.20.24
Call him Harry Sussex: British prince drops family name
Royal family expert suggests that while Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, argues name change will unify their family, it's uncertain how that will happen, noting prince seems to deliberately disregard late grandfather Philip's wishes
Inbal Hananel
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15:07 | 02.19.24
'Israel is our friend': Malawi crooners stand with Israel through song in wake of Hamas attack
A cappella group ACA-4 HIM performs cover of Israeli song to express solidarity with Israel following October 7 attack
Rinat Perera Danieli
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14:14 | 02.19.24
Israel delays picking song for Eurovision following EBU request to screen political songs
Israel delays choosing song following European Broadcasting Union's request to check lyrics for political content; EBU announces again its refusal to bar Israel from the Eurovision song contest
Ran Boker
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20:14 | 02.15.24
Eurovision rejects proposal to ban Israel's participation
Noel Curran, chief executive of the European Broadcasting Union, says the EBU is 'aware' of the many voices being raised to exclude Israel, however, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political musical event and not a competition between governments
AFP
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16:22 | 02.15.24
Hollywood stars sign open letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision
The letter backs the European Broadcasting Union's decision to keep Israel in the contest, saying that excluding Israel would be an 'inversion of justice', as 'Israel is fighting a war against a European Union-designated terrorist group'
Ynetnews
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21:46 | 02.14.24
Israel's wartime public diplomacy star auditions for Dancing with the Stars
Eylon Levy, a spokesman for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate who gained recognition through his international media interviews, auditions for reality show amid war; no decision made yet on his participation
Ran Boker
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15:48 | 02.14.24
Soho Theatre comedian takes stage with Palestinian flag, 'abuses Jewish audience member’
The renowned comedy venue in London issued an apology for the incident involving Paul Currie and said it is looking into the details of what happened
Ynetnews
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20:08 | 02.13.24
Youth movements in disarray as budget cuts loom
Following the devastating impact of COVID-19 and the ongoing war, Israeli youth movements now find themselves on the brink of yet another challenge - a significant budget cut in the seven-figure range
Tamar Trabelsi-Haddad
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10:43 | 02.12.24
It's not the Gaza war, Israeli tv series just weren't good enough, Series Mania head says
Laurence Herszberg, general director of Series Mania, clarifies that none of the Israeli series passed the selection process this year, but says the festival remains enthusiastic supporters of the Israeli industry
Ran Boker
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23:30 | 02.11.24
What happens to Camilla if King Charles dies?
After King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, top on mind for British subjects was what would become of the Queen Consort ; the king intends Camilla to keep her title after his passing but the decision rests with the future King William
Inbal Hananel
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12:46 | 02.08.24
Short comedy tries to relay the Holocaust memory to Gen Z
'The Anne Frank Gift Shop' uses dark comedy and witty writing to discuss a very serious topic: How can you pass on the memory of the Holocaust to modern youth?
Amir Bogen, New York
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14:02 | 02.07.24
Jewish activists pressure modeling agency to drop Gigi and Bella Hadid over antisemitic streak
IMG Models staff at NYC headquarters uninterested in engaging with activists; 'For a company that specializes in beauty, this was really ugly'
Emily Schrader/ILTV
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01:11 | 02.06.24
Montana Tucker wears yellow-ribbon dress paying tribute to Nova festival victims
Singer and influencer shows up at the Grammy Award wearing the yellow dress after her recent trip to Israel where she witnessed atrocities committed by Hamas;
Philissa Cramer/JTA
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14:02 | 02.05.24
Jewish Tali Golergant, to sing for Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest: "Proud to be Jewish"
The 23-year-old Israeli-Luxembourg national speaks for the first time, expressing her excitement about representing the country back after a 30-year absence from the international competition
Ran Boker
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20:25 | 01.31.24
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