Television

Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor

Amid boycotts and hostility abroad, Israeli artists unapologetically embrace their identities and continue performing on stage

Despite pushbacks and boycotts, Israeli entertainers, like comedian, Yohay Sponder continue performing.
Hayden Panettiere poses at the 6th Annual Hollywood Style awards at the Armand Hammer museum in Los Angeles, California.

American 'Heroes,' 'Nashville' actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

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HBO Max to join Cellcom TV+, offering new shows as Israeli streaming competition grows

GITIT FISHER is a revelation in ‘On Standby.’

Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism


Jerusalem-born producer teams with Scorsese on TV series 'The Saints'

It was Leshem, who has lived in the US for years, who came up with the idea for a television show that presents the lives of Christian saints by humanizing them.

Matti Leshem on the set of the Mary episode, which he directed.

KAN marks 90 years of Israeli public broadcasting with cross-platform celebration

Broadcasts will include unforgettable historical clips from the KAN archive, and the anniversary will also be marked on the beloved comedy/variety show, Zehu Ze.

Zehu Ze cast members Moni Moshonov (left) and Avi Kushnir in a new version of Benzin's song, "Shared Home," which was created for the KAN 90th anniversary celebration.

From myth to sign: This is what watching television up close really does to your eyes

Parents have long warned that it "ruins the eyes" and leads to glasses. In reality, sitting close to the TV hasn’t been proven to directly cause myopia – here’s what you need to know.

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Passover 2026: Great films to watch dur­ing the hol­i­day

TV Time: From biblical epics to new streaming hits, here’s what to watch this Passover week.

A SCENE from 'The Prince of Egypt'

From Euphoria to Red Hot Chili Peppers: What to watch in Israel this week

TV Time: A new Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary, Euphoria’s return, and a comedy classic lead this week’s picks.

ZENDAYA is in the third season of ‘Euphoria.’

What happens to our brain when we watch "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race"?

Amid unbearable stress, many turn to reality shows for comfort, using others’ dramas as a way to regulate emotions and preserve mental stability.

The Big Brother 2026

Israel must strengthen public diplomacy to fight modern information wars - opinion

Israel risks losing the battle of narratives; a national public diplomacy authority is urgently needed.

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KAN 11 to rerun 'Tehran' series at midnight every night

The series, which was produced by KAN and Apple TV+, won an International Emmy for Best Drama series and shows the Iranian regime getting its butt kicked by the heroic Mossad agent Tamar Rabinyan.

Niv Sultan portrays heroic Mossad agent Tamar Rabinyan in Apple TV+ and KAN 11's Tehran.

As Israelis feel weight of war, Eretz Nehederet finds laughter under fire

Wednesday’s Eretz Nehederet functioned as a kind of snapshot of the mood of the country, and managed, as it has in so many other times of crisis, to give people something to laugh about.

An Eretz Nehederet segment depicting an Iranian official showing AI pictures of Tel Aviv buildings swarmed by massive insects.

From Israeli sitcoms to HBO hits: The best streaming picks for Purim

TV Time: Purim is coming up, what should you watch to get in the spirit?

 KEREN MOR as Kochava schemes with butcher Nissim, played by Yaniv Swissa.