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US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war

US veterans criticized the White House for using memes to promote the Iran war, saying the approach trivializes casualties and the realities of conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Javier Bardem wears a pin which reads: "Palestine" on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 15, 2026.

Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored

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

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

Smoke rises from what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says is an Iranian drone carrier that was struck by US forces, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at an unknown location, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on March 5, 2026.

SpongeBob, Iron Man, and Call of Duty: Inside the US meme war against Iran


Megan Barton Hanson heads to Israel to enlist Uri Geller against smoking

The British celebrity will fight her smoking habit alongside personal trainer Matt Fiddes, who used to be Michael Jackson's personal bodyguard.

British model Megan Barton Hanson

Tel Aviv receives 'keys' to Eurovision in handover ceremony

Mayor Ron Huldai says he hopes Israel will win the contest again this year, so we can have the show 'next year in Jerusalem.'

from left to right: Lisbon Deputy Mayor Duarte Cordeiro, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai and hosts Assi Azar and Lucy Ayoub

The newest smash-hit song in Israel

Dreaming of partying in Greece

Static and Ben El

Much to take away from ‘Shoplifters’

Hirokazu Koreeda’s film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, examines what life is like for people who have been thrown away by society.

'Shoplifters', which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, examines what life is like for people who have been thrown away by society

Living in the present with Ian Anderson

Jethro Tull marks 50 years with four shows in Israel as its founder ponders its legacy.

JETHRO TULL, with Ian Anderson in the center.

Nature triumphs over story in ‘Vision’

Kawase has made films that mixed a feeling for nature with a compelling story.

‘Vision’

Captain America no more - Chris Evans leaves blockbuster role

Fans mourn after the announcement of the departure of Chris Evans' cherished Marvel superhero character.

Captain America

Steven Wilson returns to Tel Aviv

Will Ninet and Aviv Geffen turn up at February show?

Steven Wilson

An Israeli musician to release the first Ladino pop album

“Ladino was something of a forbidden language at our home,” Vazana said. To her father, a Fes native, it represented the opposite of fitting into Israeli society, Noam Vazana explained.

Noam Vazana_Live in Germany

Troye Sivan hosted Ariana Grande at his Passover Seder

Australian Jewish singer and actor has a new album, 'Bloom,' and is appearing in new film, 'Boy Erased'.

 Troye Sivan performs "Youth" at the 2016 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 22, 2016.