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Daniella Pick on her first Hollywood lead role — and the push she got from Quentin Tarantino

Pick describes nearly turning down the role to stay with her children, rehearsing at home with recordings of Tarantino reading lines, remaining in Israel through the war and enduring grief over death of her father, music icon Svika Pick

Raz Shechnik | 12.04.25

Kevin Spacey to perform in Tel Aviv amid sexual assault scandals

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey, long shadowed by sexual assault allegations but cleared in court, will bring his 'Songs & Stories' show to Tel Aviv in November, mixing jazz classics with personal tales from stage and screen

Raz Shechnik | 09.08.25

A new chapter: Ex-hostage Daniella Gilboa officially recognized as songwriter

After 477 days in Hamas captivity former Nahal Oz lookout Daniella Gilboa has signed with Acum (Israel’s copyright society), allowing her to collect royalties for her music; 'For me, creating music is medicine'

Raz Shechnik | 09.07.25

More Israeli artists join petition to end Gaza war

More than 1,000 Israeli artists, including singer Nurit Galron, have signed a petition demanding an immediate halt to the war in Gaza; move drew harsh criticism from singer Idan Amedi and Culture Minister Miki Zohar

Raz Shechnik | 08.04.25

יובל רפאל עם דגל ישראל בחזרה הגנרלית לאירוויזיון

Applause outweighs boos during Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision jury rehearsal performance

Despite boos during Israel’s performance, many in the crowd responded with loud applause; 'If the juries don’t award this performance, it’s simply not about the truth,' says director Yoav Tzafir

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik | 05.16.25

Protester threatens slaughter as Yuval Raphael walks Eurovision Song Contest carpet with bodyguard | Watch

Kan Public Broadcasting logs a complaint with local police; Israeli delegation joins other participants on the turquoise carpet parade, met with Palestinian flags and anti-Israel protest signs in the crowd

Raz Shechnik, Raz Boker | 05.11.25

Anne-Marie David to perform in Israel, praises 2025 Eurovision entry

French Eurovision legend prepares for summer performances in Israel, standing steadfast to support hostages and showering acclaim for the country’s 2025 Eurovision contestant

Raz Shechnik | 03.31.25

'Of course, there is a desire for revenge – but is it the right path?' Merav Leshem Gonen talks about her daughter Romi's return from Gaza

After 15 months of excruciating pain in Hamas captivity, Romi Gonen returned to her mother’s arms in an emotional embrace that became a national symbol; Her mother, Merav Leshem Gonen, reveals the relentless agony, the untreated wounds, and the harrowing fight to reclaim her life

Raz Shechnik | 02.15.25

Idan Amedi exits Fauda ahead of season 5 amid recovery from war injury

Israeli actor famed for thriller series says wishes to focus on rehabilitation and musical career and won't be able to accommodate filming

Raz Shechnik | 02.11.25

Fauda star Lior Raz talks about making it big while adhering to his truth and principles

As a child, Lior Raz thought there was a limit to what he could dream. Nowadays he is having dinner with Dustin Hoffman, chats with Ridley Scott about "Fauda" and shares scenes with Denzel Washington

Raz Shechnik | 01.04.25

'When I noticed the word Gladiator in the script, I was insanely excited'

Yuval Gonen, a young Israeli actress, unexpectedly landed a role in Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2' after just a few auditions; Through spiritual and professional efforts, she impressed Scott and earned a significant role alongside Paul Mescal

Raz Shechnik | 11.22.24

'A terrorist pointed his gun at my head, I was sure he'd blow my head off'

For 54 days, Itay Regev endured a nightmare in Hamas captivity—shot, bleeding and subjected to abuse; speaking to Ynet, he recounts his near-death experience and shares how he’s rebuilding his life as a model and actor, turning trauma into resilience

Raz Shechnik | 10.02.24

Was Artem Dolgopyat cheated out of a gold medal?

Israeli official told star gymnast should have received the gold but delegation has no plans to lodge a complaint or raise any fuss

Raz Shechnik, Nadav Zenziper | 08.06.24

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secures silver medal, clinching Israel's third medal

Competing in the heavyweight category (over 78 kg), Raz Hershko secured three impressive victories before falling to Brazil's Beatriz Souza in the gold medal match; Hershko's performance matches Israel's highest achievement in judo

Raz Shechnik | 08.02.24

Israel wins first 2 medals at Paris Olympics

Judoka Inbar Lanir triumphed in three convincing matches before falling to the world number one in the gold medal bout; In an incredible turn of events, Judoka Peter Paltchik secured a bronze medal after a particularly dramatic finish

Nadav Zanziper, Raz Shechnik | 08.01.24

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