Miki Zohar

Lapid cited systemic corruption “of the worst kind” as the reason for leaving.

“If these athletes cannot represent Israel, the delegation will almost not exist. That would be a major failure and a crying shame for generations,” said an Israeli Olympic Committee official.

Filmmakers who withdrew from the culture ministry’s film awards will participate after a compromise was reached amid threats to reform the Cinema Law.

Israeli cinema is heading for a showdown as the culture minister threatens funding and sparks boycotts.

One of the most veteran and recognizable broadcasters and soccer commentators in the country, Meller was regarded as one of Israel’s leading experts on world soccer.

The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences. 

Entertainment industry figures' boycott of films receiving support from Israeli film institutions puts 'The Sea' into the boycott category, just as the Oscar-nominations begin.

'World Mizrachi is deeply proud and grateful to be a significant part of the WZO’s leadership in this period where partnership, mutual trust and respect.'

The New York Jewish Week spoke to Shai Carmeli-Pollak about his new film, The Sea, which won five Ophir Awards, and will be Israel's submission to the Oscars.