Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.
Genesis Prize Foundation Chairman Stan Polovets reflects on matching gift initiative in honor of 2026 laureate Gal Gadot
In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act.
Police arrested two suspects, including a minor and an illegal resident, after thwarting an attempted vehicle theft in Bat Yam.
"It's crazy," Dolman told KAN. "It's like you come back from the war, give everything you can for the country, your body and your soul and everything, and you get spit in the face."
As a result, the reservist's weapon was confiscated, and he was dismissed from reserve duty, according to Ynet.
On Jerusalem Day, new Nefesh B’Nefesh figures show Jerusalem still attracting North American Olim, while one young immigrant’s story points to a less expected face of Aliyah to the capital.
The winning song was "Bangaranga" by DARA from Bulgaria, and "Eclipse" by Delta Goodrem of Australia came in third place.
Recanati was a Platoon Commander in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion, and was due to marry his fiancée in about a month.
Defense Minister Israel Katz and Minister in charge of the Government Companies Authority Dudi Amsalem signed the official appointment letter on May 13.
Hezbollah also fired several projectiles towards Israeli territory over the past 24 hours, including explosive drones and mortar shells.
