Israel Prize
Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'
Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.
Trump to receive 2026 Israel Prize for 'special contribution towards the Jewish people'
Israel Prize-winning director Ram Loevy passes away at 85
Breaking the mold: The story of Israel Prize recipient Yonina Eldar - interview
Israel Prize winners announced, among them Netanyahu critic Eyal Waldman
After this year's prize ceremony being roiled in controversy, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces the full list of winners of Israel's most prestigious prize.
Hebrew U legal expert to receive Israel Prize for work with October 7 victims
Israel's top prize for social advocacy and solidarity awarded to Hebrew U expert who advocated on behalf of October 7 victims and against antisemitism.
Education Minister Kisch backs down, to award Israel Prize this year
"I chose to change the initial decision and award the Israel prizes in the various categories, alongside the prize in the Revival category," the education minister stated on Wednesday.
High Court tells gov't to provide justifications to cancel Israel Prize
In a recent development in the controversy over this year's Israel Prize cancelation, the High Court issued a conditional order to Education Minister Kisch.
Cancelling Israel Prize categories was a tone-deaf decision - editorial
This year is unlike any before; the prizes should reflect that, reasoned Kisch last week. On the surface, this is a legitimate enough reasoning, but it is weak and senseless.
Grapevine, March 6, 2024: Arrivederci Roma
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Eyal Waldman: Netanyahu confidant Shlomi Fogel prevented me from receiving the Israel Prize
Waldman claimed that Fogel exerted heavy pressure on the members of the committee to recommend another candidate "from the right sector."
Israel Prize restructured to avoid honoring Netanyahu critic - report
Eyal Waldman, an Israeli tech giant, called on the Prime Minister to resign after his daughter was murdered at the Nova music festival in Re'im on October 7.
How political corruption turned the mighty into cowards - opinion
Killing the Israel Prize is not like killing Alexei Navalny, but the motivation is all the same.
Shlomo Avineri, esteemed political scientist and Israel Prize laureate, dies at 90
Avineri was a prolific writer, authoring 10 books and contributing significantly to the understanding of Zionism, socialism, and political philosophy.
