Competition

Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation

The Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna amid protests and a boycott by five countries over Israel’s participation.

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Jinhyung Park.

Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy

Call of Duty

An Israeli took second place in the international Call of Duty tournament

Akiva Shrier wins the International Bible Quiz on April 19 in Jerusalem, Israel.

These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years


Israeli tech company awarded for 'best speech to text' AI

Verbit's AI-driven technology can turn any audio information — Be it lectures, podcasts, or television shows — Into a text transcript in seconds.

 Verbit staff.

Uber to relaunch taxi operations in Israel, appoints new general manager

The ride service claims it will offer riders competitive pricing and reinvigorate the taxi industry in Israel.

 An unauthorised device displays a version of the Uber logo on a vehicle in Manhattan, New York City, New York, US, November 17, 2021.

16 year old Israeli wins gold medal in European gymnastics championship

The Israeli team also won a gold medal in the group competition, beating Italy and Azerbaijan.

 Gymnast Daria Atmanov

Talon Cyber Security top finalist for prestigious startup competition

Customers can leverage Talon to gain visibility into and secure SaaS applications, web activity, corporate devices and non-corporate devices.

 Talon Cyber Security top finalist for prestigious startup competition.

Israeli series 'The Lesson' wins top prizes at Canneseries Competition

The Lesson looks at a conflict between a troubled teacher, Amir and a rebellious and equally troubled student, over issues of racism.

 CAST AND production members of Israeli series ‘The Lesson’ accept their award from the Canneseries Competition in France on Wednesday night.

For the first time, an Israeli 'Ninja Warrior' makes it to the Hall of Fame

"Ninja Israel," which first premiered in 2018, is based on the Tokyo Broadcasting System Television's sports reality show "Sasuke," which premiered in 1997.

 Yuval Shemla becomes the first Israeli 'Ninja Warrior' to make it to the Hall of Fame.

Maccabi Tel Aviv turns focus to State Cup semifinal derby

Yellow-and-blue hopes to maintain momentum and earn Tel Aviv bragging rights in semifinal duel vs Hapoel.

SCOTTIE WILBEKIN (left) and Maccabi Tel Aviv will aim to avenge a pair of recent losses to Idan Zalmanson and Hapoel Tel Aviv when the clubs duel tonight in the State Cup semifinals.

Women camel-owners participate for first time in Saudi Arabia pageant

Women still struggle to obtain equal rights in the kingdom and have faced discrimination under 'guardianship laws.'

The pack rides past camels during the 3rd stage of the 101st Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, on May 6, 2018, 229 kilometers between Beer-Sheva and Eilat.

Israeli food manufacturer Osem is raising prices - here's why

Until now, harsh media criticism has prevented this from happening. Retail chains have also helped stop such moves, explaining that the timing was problematic.

Packages of Bamba - made by Osem - on a shelf in a Jerusalem grocery store on December 29, 2021.

Netta Barzilai declines offer to perform at Miss Universe pageant

The 2018 Eurovision winner cited her dislike of judging women by their body size, height, and weight as her reason for turning down the invitation to perform.

NETTA BARZILAI performs during the Grand Final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.