international

Why Jerusalem Int'l Book Forum Prize winner Michel Houellebecq is drawn to Israel

Acclaimed French writer Michel Houellebecq accepts Jerusalem Prize at Mishkenot Sha’ananim days after visiting Kibbutz Be’eri.

Africa Needs Partners, not Donors

Insights from the Israel-Africa Relations Institute show how strategic partnerships—not aid dependency—can unlock Africa’s vast potential.

Elad Yanir wins International Bible Quiz for 2025

Israeli 10th grader Elad Yanir is a student at AMIT High School in Petah Tikva. His runner-up is Ilan Ram, who came from the Frish Yeshiva in the United States.

Pandora expands: New store opens at Gold Mall with NIS 1M investment

Pandora's 23rd store in Israel opens at Gold Mall, Rishon Lezion, featuring the new EVOKE concept. It will showcase the Spring 2025 collection alongside iconic pieces.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
15/03/2025
  The 8th Indian Ocean Conference - 2025.

Indian Ocean Conference highlights growing Iran engagement as Israel remains isolated

These kinds of regional events often do not include Israeli participation, illustrating that while Israel has sought out ties, it often faces an uphill struggle participating in important groups.

Money

Rewire by Remitly removes fees for international transfers from Israel

Rewire by Remitly eliminates fees for money transfers from Israel to 130+ countries, making international remittances more affordable for migrant workers and students.

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael

Douze points? Israel currently topping Eurovision’s betting tables

Eurovision is an arena in which Israel often shines, winning in 1978, 1979, 1998, 2018, and possibly in 2025.

Tarantino at Sundance: 'I’m an Abba'

Variety quoted him as saying that spending time with his children was his priority right now.

AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Expensive international flights feel unjustifiable

Transparency in the decision-making processes of international carriers, coupled with efforts to ensure fair pricing and increased availability of flights, could alleviate much of the current strain.

By MICHAEL J. SALAMON
09/01/2025

The Hill: ICC sanctions bill could see Congressional vote this week

Roy described the ICC as an "illegitimate body" that is engaged in a "shameful lawfare campaign" against Prime Minister Netanyahu. 

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