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Israeli cities pull plug on Independence Day events over security concerns

Officials cite fragile ceasefire with Iran, ongoing fighting in the north and safety risks, with events postponed or scaled down nationwide and economic concerns raised by performers and crews reliant on holiday shows

Ran Boker | 04.12.26

Israel gets its Eurovision slot — and fans are already reading into it

With just over a month until Eurovision, organizers place Israeli contestant Noam Bettan 10th in the first semifinal in Vienna on May 12

Ran Boker | 04.03.26

Eurovision heads to Asia with debut contest in Bangkok

European Broadcasting Union says 10 countries, including Thailand, South Korea and Nepal, have signed on for inaugural event in November, with more expected to join in format modeled on main Eurovision contest

Ran Boker | 03.31.26

Sirens blare, but TV sticks with reality shows

As heavy barrages pounded northern Israel and alerts sounded 82 times in 90 minutes, major broadcasters largely stayed with regular programming, with Channel 13 reportedly refusing a request from its news division to break into Big Brother

Ran Boker | 03.12.26

Watch: Israel unveils Eurovision 2026 entry

Two months before the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Israel unveils Michelle, the song Noam Bettan will perform; track written by last year’s Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael together with Nadav Aharoni and Tzlil Kalifi

Ran Boker | 03.05.26

'The best roles of my life will be the ones my sister writes'

Actor Shalom Michaelshvili supported his sister Natali after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and she stood by him through his divorce; now the pair bring their close bond to TV with the new series All Mothers Lie, which she created and he stars in

Ran Boker | 02.27.26

Ishay Ribo cancels US tour amid Iran tensions

Singer-songwriter turns back at Ben Gurion Airport, citing heightened alert and fears of being stranded abroad as regional tensions escalate

Ran Boker | 02.24.26

Hugh Laurie mourns 'Tehran' producer Dana Eden: 'A terrible thing. She was brilliant'

The 'Tehran' star paid tribute after co-creator Dana Eden was found dead in Athens during filming of season four; police said there was no indication of criminal involvement; she was 52

Ran Boker | 02.18.26

EBU clears Israel’s 2026 Eurovision song after ‘minor’ clarifications

Track written by former Israeli representative Yuval Raphael and set to be performed by Noam Bettan approved by the European Broadcasting Union ahead of May semifinals in Vienna; public broadcaster Kan says song will be unveiled March 5

Ran Boker | 02.16.26

Dana Eden’s company denies foul play in producer’s death in Athens

Dana and Shula Productions said there is no suspicion of criminal or nationalist motive in Dana Eden’s death in Athens during filming of ‘Tehran’; Israeli police said there is 'no indication of foul play,' and the embassy is assisting the family

Ran Boker, Liran Tamari, Itamar Eichner | 02.16.26

'Tehran' producer Dana Eden dies at 52 during filming in Greece

Eden co-produced the hit series 'Tehran' with Shula Spiegel, later sold to Apple TV+; she was found dead in her Athens hotel room during filming; she also produced 'Shakshouka,' 'Michael' and 'Magpie,' her company said it was 'shocked and heartbroken'

Ran Boker | 02.16.26

Public broadcaster warns against leaks of Israel’s Eurovision song

Kan says unauthorized release before EBU approval could trigger legal action, possible sanctions and even disqualification of Israel’s entry

Ran Boker | 02.09.26

Matti Caspi, one of Israel’s greatest musical creators, dies at 76

After revealing last year that he was battling advanced metastatic cancer, the legendary musician died; Caspi, a cornerstone of Israeli music, will be remembered for timeless songs and for elevating Hebrew song, his family saying, 'The light of our lives has gone out'

Ran Boker, Or Hadar | 02.08.26

Israel picks Eurovision 2026 song, co-written by Yuval Raphael

Chosen from 200 entries, the trilingual track—written by last year's contestant—will be performed by Noam Bettan and unveiled March 5; public broadcaster Kan says song marks stylistic shift after two years of ballads

Ran Boker | 02.06.26

After helping recover his body, Idan Amedi honors slain hostage Ran Gvili with song at funeral

Amedi, who recently returned to reserve duty after being severely wounded during fighting in Gaza, took part alongside other fighters in the mission to retrieve Gvili’s body from the Gaza Strip

Ran Boker | 01.28.26