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
Goldreich crossed a red line by calling for boycott - editorial
Freedom of academia and freedom of speech are two central cornerstones of any democracy. But calling for a boycott is another matter.
Math prof again denied Israel Prize over call for Ariel U boycott - Shasha-Biton
Weizmann Institute math and computer science professor Oded Goldreich again will not receive the Israel Prize this year due to his support of a boycott of Ariel University.
Legendary Israeli theater director, Nola Chilton dies at 99
Director Nola Chilton was a key figure in the worlds of both Israeli and international theater. She was awarded the Israel Prize for her achievements in 2013.
Israel Prize-winning film director Judd Ne’eman is dead at 84
In 1989, he made what the few who have seen it consider to be a work of brilliance, and one which certainly turned out to be prophetic, Streets of Yesterday.
High Court: Shasha-Biton must reconsider giving Israel Prize to prof.
The court found no evidence that Prof. Oded Goldreich supported the BDS movement, and that he publically declared his opposition.
High Court lets Gallant deny Israel Prize to math professor
Critics of the decision called on the remaining Israel Prize winners to refuse to accept their prizes in solidarity with Prof. Goldreich.
Gallant finalizes decision to revoke Israel Prize from math professor
"His letter expresses his McCarthyist approach and by doing so, solidifies his anti-democratic legacy," Prof. Goldreich's attorney said in response to the decision.
Shasha-Biton to not reverse Israel Prize veto on professor
Shasha-Biton's predecessor, MK Yoav Gallant, vetoed the awarding of the coveted Israel Prize to Prof. Goldreich due to his support of the BDS movement.
The Israel Prize is a privilege, not a right - opinion
Only Ivory Tower denizens could be so obtuse as to buy the lie, and perverse enough to peddle it.
WATCH: Israel Prize Ceremony commences on Independence Day
This is the first year, the hosts noted, where the prize is equally given to men and women: four to men, four to women, adding up to the final eight.