Israel Prize

Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day

In response to a question about whether he will arrive in person to receive the prize on the national holiday, which falls on April 22, Trump reportedly answered, "Yes, it seems like it."

US President Donald Trump gestures while boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 20, 2026.
Prof. Ofer Merin, IFCJ President Yael Eckstein, and Prof. Jonathan HaLevy.

Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance

US President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.

'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day

Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'


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.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

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.

Israel-Prize winning filmmaker Ram Loevy.

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.

ACCEPTING THE Israel Prize on Independence Day, May 1

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.

 ISRAEL PRIZE laureate Ronny Douek sat down with the ‘Post’ to discuss launching – for the second time since October 7 – a NIS 100 million fund to rebuild the social systems he says are essential for Israel’s future.

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.

 Artwork by Belu Simion Fainaru.

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.

 Stef Wertheimer pictured during an interview with Reuters in his office, May 21, 2013.

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.

Amal Nasser el-Din.

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."

David Levy speaks near the Erez Crossing in Gaza, September 13, 1999

Grapevine April 28, 2024: Israel Prize disputes

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch speaks during a press conference at the Beit Shemesh municipality building on November 20, 2018

Naomi Polani, veteran performer and director dies at 96

Along with being in the popular Israeli band "The Roosters," Polani founded and performed with other groups, choreographed, taught music around the country, and hosted radio music programs.

 Naomi Polani.