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נועם בתן וליהיא פרויד על במת האירוויזיון

400 Dutch broadcasting workers demand Eurovision 2027 boycott over Israel, threaten strike

Employees of Dutch public broadcasters accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza and demand that the Netherlands withdraw from next year's contest; they warn of industrial action if their demands are rejected, while broadcaster NPO says talks are ongoing

Ran Boker | 10.13.26

Yuval Raphael shares unseen Oct. 7 footage three years after Nova massacre

Three years after surviving the Nova massacre, Yuval Raphael shares new Oct. 7 footage and reflects on her recovery: 'For a long time, my only goal was to get up and brush my teeth. You don’t have to be strong all the time'

Ran Boker | 10.08.26

Ja Rule to perform in Israel for the first time

The hip-hop and R&B star will perform one show at Rishon Lezion’s Amphimax on Oct. 29; known for hits with Ashanti, Jennifer Lopez and Christina Milian, Ja Rule also has a Grammy-nominated album; tickets cost 349-700 shekels

Ran Boker | 10.01.26

Netherlands to return to Eurovision in 2027 after boycott over Israel’s participation

Dutch broadcaster NPO cites EBU’s ‘significant steps’ and rule changes after the Netherlands joined four countries in boycotting the 2026 contest over Israel

Ran Boker | 09.23.26

Ireland will boycott 2027 Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Irish Broadcasting Authority, which boycotted the competition last year, says that 'our position remains unchanged,' citing in its statement 'the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the loss of life'

Ran Boker | 09.17.26

Over 1,000 filmmakers sign petition supporting Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor amid ‘NAZA’ controversy

Film and culture figures rally behind the directors, condemning what they call an unprecedented campaign of incitement over the Gaza war documentary and urging Israelis to watch the film before passing judgment on its claims

Ran Boker | 09.15.26

After declaring ‘Fuck Israel,’ Azealia Banks returns for Tel Aviv show

American rapper will perform in Tel Aviv on Oct. 8, a year after taking the stage draped in an Israeli flag; she is already in Israel working on a new album

Ran Boker | 09.08.26

Fitness star Gilad Janklowicz’s family reveals he died by suicide

Two months after the fitness icon’s death, his family publicly reveals for the first time that the coroner ruled it a suicide, saying they are still struggling to understand what led to the tragedy

Ran Boker | 08.25.26

נציגת בולגריה לאירווזיון עם הגביע לאחר הודעת הזכיה - אירוויזיון 2026

Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

Bulgaria earned hosting rights after Dara won Eurovision 2026 with 'Bangaranga'; the first semifinal will be held May 11, coinciding with Israel’s Memorial Day, followed by the second semifinal on May 13 and the grand final on May 15

Ran Boker | 08.13.26

Veteran journalist Oren Nahari dies at 70 after battle with ALS

He was one of Israel's most senior media figures and considered for decades one of the voices most identified with foreign news and history coverage; his final broadcast was just five days ago due to the progression of the disease

Ran Boker | 08.13.26

After Israel nearly won Eurovision, new rule could deny winner automatic hosting rights

Ahead of the 2027 contest in Bulgaria, the EBU says a winning country could lose hosting rights if war or geopolitical tensions make staging the event unsafe; the minimum contestant age will also rise to 18 and live-vocal rules have been clarified

Ran Boker | 08.12.26

Israel’s chief justice quotes 'Legally Blonde' in speech to new lawyers

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit surprised a Jerusalem certification ceremony by invoking Elle Woods’ graduation speech and its three lessons: question first impressions, trust people and always believe in yourself

Ran Boker | 07.29.26

הנזק למערכת חדשות 12 בפעם השנייה, ומכתב האיום

‘God’s judgment will punish you’: death threat found after Israeli news station entrance smashed

Channel 12’s entrance in Tel Aviv was smashed for the second time in less than a month; the letter demanded an apology over the Sde Teiman affair and warned that ‘Next time the brick will hit one of your heads’

Ran Boker | 07.28.26

Haim Yavin, Israel’s legendary ‘Mr. Television,’ dies at 93

Israel Prize laureate helped found Channel 1, anchored its first television newscast in 1968 and remained the face of Israeli news for four decades, also working in radio, documentaries, production and election coverage

Ran Boker | 07.22.26

Israel allows AI vocals in Eurovision 2027 song selection

Reality TV singing competition ‘The Rising Star’ will again choose Israel's performer for song contest, with Kan officials joining the semifinal and final judging panels and a separate committee selecting the song anonymously

Ran Boker | 07.12.26