The composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music
2026 Azrieli Prize winner Hana Ajiashvili reimagines a medieval riddle in “Riddle,” shaping history and personal experience into a powerful score.
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Shin Bet detains Russian foreign worker for spying for Iran, taking photos of infrastructure
Decapitated mannequins placed at houses of judges, Tel Aviv mayor, in protest of illegal immigrants
Israeli civilians run over Palestinian pedestrian after illegaly entering Nablus, IDF confirms
Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip
Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General.
Maccabi Tel Aviv center Roman Sorkin continues to climb the ladder of success
The Maccabi Tel Aviv big man does it all. From scoring, dunking, blocking, and rebounding, the Minsk, Belarus-born Sorkin has continued to carve out a rise to the top.
Eretz Nehederet spoofs Aussie cartoon Bluey after Hanukkah massacre in Sydney
The cast of Eretz Nehederet was joined by Rabbi Elhanan Danino, Ori’s father, as he recited the Hanukkah blessing and lit a menorah made of cups to resemble the one the six hostages lit in captivity.
Ben-Gvir’s office director files police complaint after finding bullet on hood of her car
The car was "near her [the director's] home" when the bullet was found, and a complaint has been filed with Israel Police.
Israeli officials to meet with Lebanese, US representatives on Friday, sources say
This represents a step up in the ranks of officials participating in these meetings, which aim to address economic issues, alongside security officials who attend to discuss the ceasefire.
WATCH: Police block Peleg Yerushalmi protesters at Ashkelon city entrances, arresting eight
Hundreds of yeshiva students set out to protest following the arrest and detaining of yeshiva students who attempted to evade the IDF draft.
In move to deter Turkey, Israel explores creation of rapid-response force with Greece, Cyprus
The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean.
Egypt says gas deal with Israel 'purely commercial,' does not change Palestine stance
"The deal serves a strategic interest to enhance Egypt's position as the only regional center for gas trading in the Eastern Mediterranean," official Diaa Rashwan said.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones at bus carrying IDF soldiers during Jerusalem protest
Soldiers tried to help the police disperse the rioters, but were forced to go back inside the bus violently. The police had to use stun grenades to disperse the rioting crowd.
For first time, Bedouin-Israeli administratively detained for drone weapons smuggling
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the administrative detention despite having ended the practice for Jewish-Israelis, even for violent offenses.
