Israeli Court Rejects Petition to Restore Gov't Funding to Controversial Arab Theater
Funds for the Al-Midan Theater were first suspended in 2015, the same year it put on a production of a play inspired by a convicted Palestinian terrorist
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How Mahmood's ‘Soldi’ Became Israel’s No. 1 Hit
Although it missed winning the Eurovision Song Contest in May, coming in second, Israelis think it’s a real winner
Comedian Reggie Watts Is Performing in Israel Wednesday, and He Won't Shy Away From Politics
The American jokester will try to make Israelis laugh at the Tel Aviv Port, and while he won't talk BDS, he is happy to discuss Louis CK and what it's like to perform in Saudi Arabia
How One Tweet Claiming U.S. Rapper Bhad Bhabie's pro-Israel Got Her Jordan Show Nixed
The rapper's Amman show was scheduled for one day before her show in Tel Aviv, which is still slated to take place on July 9
Clashes in Central Tel Aviv as Hundreds Protest Cancellation of Music Festival
15 detained after demonstrators block major street in protest of Supreme Court's backing of a police decision to disallow trance festival, citing planned drug trafficking
‘Arab in a Wig’: France Sends Barrier-breaking Provocateur to Israel's Eurovision
19-year-old Bilal Hassani boasts an androgynous appearance, a keen queer social awareness, a dazzling array of wigs. He has some choice words for critics who say he's 'denigrating his Muslim heritage'
Eurovision Ticket Sales Low, Less Tourists Flock to Israel as Gaza Flare-up Refuses to Simmer Down
Organizers of the song contest in Tel Aviv say that it's business as usual, but only 5,000 tourists are expected to arrive
Tel Aviv Eurovision Preparations Still Underway Despite Gaza Escalation
Rehearsals began Saturday at Expo Tel Aviv, and nine of the 40 international delegations have already arrived
From Sex Symbol to Holocaust Survivor: 'Lemon Popsicle' Star Discovers Yiddishpiel
40 years after her breakthrough role made her a recognizable face internationally, Anat Atzmon talks about examining #MeToo values in retrospect, and playing a 95-year-old at 60
'Fauda' Star to Establish Acting School in Israel's Largest Arab Town
The founder of the Yoram Loewenstein acting school and the Arab actor Hisham Suliman initiated the project, which is to exclusively serve Arab students between the ages of 18 and 28
Wonder Woman Leading Lady Gal Gadot to Appear at Eurovision Final in Tel Aviv
Final round of tickets for the song contest, which will be held in Israel next month, is expected to go on sale Tuesday night
Alan Parsons to Perform in Tel Aviv Alongside Israel Philharmonic
The famed musician who helped engineer 'Abbey Road' and 'Dark Side of the Moon' is returning to Israel as part of his 70th birthday tour
'Refuse Whitewash of Israel's Crimes': Roger Waters Calls for Eurovision Boycott
Ex-Pink Floyd frontman argues artists who opt out of contest set for May in 'apartheid' Tel Aviv will be 'remembered for standing on the right side of history'
Lebanese Rock Band's Latest Clip Looks an Awful Lot Like Viral Ahed Tamimi Video
Mashrou' Leila has stirred controversy in Egypt and Jordan for their politics and LGBT themes, but the clip they teased for their new song is drawing a warm reception
WATCH Israel Releases Official Eurovision Song Nominee, Kobi Marimi's 'Home'
Unlike last year's 'Toy,' a fast-paced pop song, Israel's 2019 nominee is a ballad
Israel's 2019 Eurovision Song Will Be Very Different From Netta's 'Toy'
Kobi Marimi's ballad 'Home' has been chosen to represent Israel at the song contest, which the country is set to host this May
France Threatens to Boycott Eurovision Over Israeli TV Series Depicting ISIS Attack
The series 'Douze Points' will air the week of the Eurovision, depicting ISIS terrorists who recruit the French contestant to carry out a terror attack on air
Tel Aviv Eurovision Ticket Prices Revealed: Over $300 for a Seat in the Final
Only some 3,000 seats for the semi-finals, grand final and rehearsals will be offered to the general public, at prices much higher than last year’s contest in Lisbon
Israeli Winner of Berlin Festival Dares Culture Minister to Watch His Film
Nadav Lapid says the fact his film was financed by the Culture Ministry is 'the supreme expression' of Israel's democratic character
Jack White to Receive Writing Credit After Plagiarism in Netta Barzilai’s Eurovision Winner ‘Toy’
The settlement comes after Universal Music Group said the Israeli’s hit song was too similar to the White Stripes' ‘Seven Nation Army’
WATCH: Netta Barzilai Releases Anticipated New Single 'Bassa Sababa'
The funky and futuristic music video stars a pink rhinoceros and cost almost a million shekels to produce
The Top Secret Netta Project
A talk with Hen Macabi, the Israeli illustrator who designed the cover for Netta Barzilai's much anticipated new single 'Bassa Sababa'
Roseanne Barr Calls BDS a 'Nazi Boycott' on Tour of Jerusalem's Old City
Controversial American comedian tours Old City with Culture Minister Miri Regev, visiting compound owned by right-wing NGO
Roger Waters Lends Private Jet to Reunite Mother With Children Who Were Kidnapped to Syria
Mahmud and Ayoub Ferreira, aged 7 and 11, were reportedly stranded after their father, an Islamic State militant, was killed fighting in northern Syria
BDS Protesters Storm Stage at Netta Barzilai pre-Eurovision Performance in France
Security guards removed the protestors within seconds at the pre-Eurovision contest. Eurovision organizers worry of the challenges the Israel boycott movement will pose at next year’s contest, to be held in Israel
Tom Jones to Rock on Tel Aviv Stage This Summer
The Welsh singer, known for his hit 'Sex Bomb,' will perform at the Menora Mivtachim stadium on July 3
Monty Python Co-founder John Cleese to Perform in Israel
Cleese, considered one of the most influential comedians in the world, will bring his 'Last Time to See Me Before I Die' to Tel Aviv's Charles Bronfman Auditorium in September
Dozens of Performers at Israel's Meteor Music Festival, Nearly Brought Down by BDS, Still Haven't Been Paid
The production company blames Lana Del Rey’s cancellation amid BDS pressure for money woes, but artists call it a phony excuse
Pink Floyd Cover Band Caves in to Roger Waters, Doesn't Play His Songs in Israel
Fans disappointed after attending UK Pink Floyd Experience's Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheva concerts ■ 'To sing my songs in front of segregated audiences in Israel... would be an act of unconscionable malice,' warned Waters