Natural photography, minimal processing and maximum beauty: Ilan Shacham, a landscape photographer from Modi'in, took first place in the Abstract Landscape Photography category in the prestigious Natural Landscape Photography Awards competition – thanks to a mesmerizing image he took at the Dead Sea; See his best photographs over the years

Radio-Canada suspends journalist Élisa Serret after she made antisemitic statements on air, claiming Jews control Hollywood, politics and major cities; the broadcaster apologized to viewers

After Spain announced it will join the boycott of the song contest and threatened not to participate as long as Israel takes part, France officially announced its participation in Eurovision 2026 with no conditions; Both of these countries are members of the big five - countries that automatically qualify for the final - which enhances the significance of their opposing positions; 'Commitment to supporting musical creation, artists and this unique event'

Survey data, Health Ministry figures, and courtroom hurdles frame a fast-evolving landscape in which prior consent is emerging as the central fault line; Over 900 soldiers have been killed in the current war and the possibility of genetic continuity can 'relieve some of the pain'