Following the boycott call by Film Workers for Palestine signed by nearly 4,000 stars and film industry figures including Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, Paramount issues a counter-statement saying that a cinematic work is meant to connect people and not isolate creators based on nationality, a position that may influence other stars to join the initiative

Many Israelis and Jews had planned to hold a huge demonstration of support at the finish line in Madrid today, but police informed supporters of the Israel team that, due to serious warnings of violence, it is not possible to guarantee their safety; 

An 80‑year‑old doctor in Turku allegedly kept two deceased relatives, likely his parents, in home freezers for nearly three decades; The case exposes gaps in Finland’s grave license laws and weak oversight of death‑care regulation

Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod set to premiere a soulful selichot concert blending ancient prayers with modern melodies—inviting Jews worldwide to a shared moment of reflection, repentance and unity

The program, likely under Ben-Gurion University, will let students complete basic medical studies in Eilat before moving to hospitals for clinical training; officials say it will expand opportunities and ease Israel’s shortage of doctors

Proposals come ahead of a vote scheduled for December in Geneva, where Eurovision’s governing body is expected to discuss whether Israel will be allowed to participate in the 2026 contest