Israel Prize
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.
Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder
Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day
Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance
'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day
Additionally, an N12 report indicated that, alongside his invitation to attend the ceremony, Trump has been invited to light a torch at the 78th Independence Day ceremony.
Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'
Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.
Trump to receive 2026 Israel Prize for 'special contribution towards the Jewish people'
Benjamin Netanyahu told Donald Trump he would receive the Israel Prize, but Education Ministry regulations raise questions over whether a non-Israeli citizen can be awarded the honor.
Israel Prize-winning director Ram Loevy passes away at 85
After the Six-Day War, Loevy helped set up the Israel Broadcasting Authority and Channel One in the late Sixties. He also taught at several film schools.
Breaking the mold: The story of Israel Prize recipient Yonina Eldar - interview
Breaking the mold comes intuitively to Yonina Eldar, a prominent Israeli professor of electrical engineering.
Children of October 7 will remember our response, Israel Prize winner tells 'Post' - exclusive
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Israel Prize laureate Ronny Douek discusses his new foundation, the future of civil society, and why universal national service must be Israel’s next mission.
Belu Simion Fainaru: The world-renowned artist, educator set to receive the Israel Prize
Internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary artist and educator gets a stately pat on the back as he wins the Israel Prize.
Stef Wertheimer, founder of ISCAR and Zionist visionary, dies at 98
Stef was the patriarch of one of Israel's richest families, having built up his ISCAR business from the ground up.
Druze community leader, former Likud MK Amal Nasser el-Din, passes away at 96
El-Din received numerous awards from the state for his work in the Druze community and in cross-community relations.
Former Israeli foreign minister, Mizrachi trailblazer David Levy dead at 86
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also mourned the loss, stating, "We never agreed on everything, but I had always admired his view that [publicly serving] is a calling."
