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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
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Pressure mounting to oust: Netherlands says it will boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
Pressure mounts on the European Broadcasting Union as the Netherlands becomes the third country to officially announce a boycott over Israel’s planned Eurovision entry, following Ireland and Slovenia, ahead of a key December decision
Ran Boker | 09.12.25
איראן האקר האקרים טלפון טלפונים
Dozens of Israeli actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack
Attackers hacked into email account and used it to send messages posing as casting calls for new film; the emails requested audition videos and personal information, including ID card and passport scans and home addresses
Ran Boker | 09.12.25
צ'רלי קירק וחיקויו ב"סאות' פארק"
Comedy Central pulls South Park episode after Charlie Kirk shooting amid MAGA backlash
In fiery new season of South Park, Cartman parodied slain pro-Israel conservative activist; now MAGA supporters blame show for shooting and demand cancellation, while magazine claiming to have paid witches to curse Kirk sparks further outrage
Ran Boker | 09.11.25
עידן עמדי בפארק הירקון
'I've been dreaming about this for 15 years': Singer, Fauda star Idan Amedi on stage in Tel Aviv | Watch
More than 30,000 fans packed Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park for the singer’s show, which opened with a video thanking for the miracle of his survival after being gravely wounded in Gaza fighting
Ran Boker | 09.09.25
יובל רפאל באירוויזיון
Eurovision 2026: Withdrawal of countries without sanction extended until decision on Israel's participation
European officials working with the European Broadcasting Union told Ynet that member states will be given the option to withdraw from the competition without penalty when a decision is made on Israel's participation in the competition - which will be made in the winter 
Ran Boker | 09.01.25
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