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שדר איטלקי
Italian sportscasters spark uproar by calling Gaza war ‘genocide’ during match against Israel
RAI commentators wearing black ribbons during live World Cup qualifier cite UN findings on journalist deaths, triggering political backlash and street clashes; critics call televised gesture antisemitic and divisive
Ran Boker | 10.15.25
עידן עמדי
Fauda star Idan Amedi slams Knesset: 'Glad you’re laughing, but you promised all the hostages'
Singer and IDF reservist Idan Amedi, injured in the war, condemned the cheerful mood in the Knesset during President Donald Trump’s visit, reminding lawmakers of their commitment to return all hostages and fallen soldiers
Ran Boker | 10.14.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
EBU cancels vote to expel Israel from Eurovision after Gaza ceasefire
It is possible that this is the organization’s way of backing down—perhaps due to the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, or possibly in response to the German chancellor’s warning that his country would withdraw if Israel were expelled
Ran Boker | 10.13.25
שדר הכדורגל הארגנטינאי-יהודי הרנן פלר
Argentine Jewish sportscaster’s emotional on-air speech: 'I vowed to fight until all hostages return'
Argentine sportscaster Hernán Feller celebrated the latest hostage releases live on air nearly two years after his aunt was freed from Hamas captivity, vowing never to forget those who stayed silent during the war
Ran Boker | 10.13.25
יובל רפאל
Germany should withdraw from Eurovision if Israel disqualified, chancellor says
Friedrich Merz expressed support for Israel and said that he 'think it’s a scandal at all that this is being discussed; Israel belongs in Eurovision'
Ran Boker | 10.06.25
מיקי זוהר
It's not a ticket to the Oscars, but it comes with a lot of money: Israel's new film awards
Ministry of Culture reveals new information about the ceremony that will serve as an alternative to the Ophir Awards, in which prizes will be awarded in 10 categories to Israeli citizens and permanent residents, with 100,000 shekels per winner; However, the identity of the film that will be sent to compete at the Hollywood Oscars will still be determined at the Ophir Awards 
Ran Boker | 10.05.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Israel moves ahead with plans to select Eurovision contestant despite uncertainty
Despite uncertainty over Israel’s Eurovision participation, Kan will again select the country’s contestant via 'The Next Star'; If Israel is disqualified in a November EBU vote, the show’s winner will receive a different, yet-to-be-decided prize
Ran Boker | 09.30.25
יובל רפאל בגמר אירוויזיון 2025
Israel’s Eurovision future in jeopardy as EBU sets November vote
The EBU clarified that only a simple majority is needed to block Israel from Eurovision 2026, not the 75% Kan had expected; Israel’s broadcaster warned the move politicizes the contest and risks sidelining one of its most successful participants
Ran Boker | 09.26.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Will Israel compete at the Eurovision? The high-stakes battle over music and diplomacy
Israel’s Eurovision fate nears decision: Germany and Austria weigh in, the president forms a special team, ex-official blames Netanyahu, Eden Golan vows to perform 'only with our flag'
Ran Boker | 09.24.25
Israel to launch ‘Israeli State Oscars’ after minister cuts funding to Ophir Awards
Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced the creation of the 'Israeli State Oscars,' a government-backed alternative to the Ophir Awards, after pulling funding from Israel’s film academy over the win of The Sea, which he called 'pro-Palestinian'
Ran Boker | 09.18.25
אירוויזיון 2026
Despite boycott calls, France announces it will participate in Eurovision
After Spain vowed to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, France confirms it will take part unconditionally; both are Big Five nations with automatic finals slots, highlighting the split; France cites its support for artists and contest itself
Ran Boker | 09.17.25
מתוך: "שחר אדום"
Israeli series Red Dawn, depicting Hamas’ October 7 attack, acquired by HBO Max
The series, created by Oded Davidoff and Daniel Finkelman and following true stories from the Hamas terror attack, has been acquired for broadcast by the HBO streaming service and will debut in the US on  October 7
Ran Boker | 09.16.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Eurovision crisis: Spain threatens to quit contest if Israel participates
Spain becomes the fourth country to declare such a move, following similar statements from Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands
Ran Boker | 09.16.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Israeli broadcaster vows to stay in Eurovision despite mounting boycott threats
Kan CEO Golan Yochpaz rebuffs threats to bar Israel from song contest, noting the country has been one of contest’s most successful participants since broadcaster’s founding
Ran Boker | 09.15.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Unofficial proposals to resolve Israel’s Eurovision standoff include pullout or neutral flag
A vote is scheduled for December in Geneva, where Eurovision’s governing body is expected to discuss whether Israel will be allowed to participate in the 2026 contest
Ran Boker | 09.14.25
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