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Spanish map of Jewish and ‘Zionist’ businesses taken down amid uproar
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (418+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 823 An online map identifying Jewish- and Israeli-linked businesses in the Catalonia region of Spain has been taken down after drawing sharp criticism from Spain's Jewish community. The project, called "Barcelonaz," appeared this week on the French-hosted…...
Real Madrid to play Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game without fans due to anti-Israel protests
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (193+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 823 MADRID " Real Madrid on Monday announced it would play a EuroLeague basketball game against Maccabi Tel Aviv behind closed doors over security concerns, the latest disruption to Spanish sport due to objections to Israeli participation. More…...
Daily Briefing Jan. 4: Day 821 – Will Spain’s Israel boycott set precedent for other countries?
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (282+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 821 Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center Zev Stub is the Times of Israel's Diaspora Affairs correspondent. Diaspora affairs reporter…...
With new trade restrictions, Spain looks to trigger EU cascade against Israel
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (1019+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 819 When Spain began blocking Israeli products imported from the West Bank, Golan Heights and East Jerusalem this week, it officially kicked off what may be the largest state-level embargo of products and services from the Jewish…...
Spanish Jews warn map of local Jewish and ‘Zionist’ businesses will lead to violence
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (498+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 819 An online map identifying Jewish and Israeli-linked businesses in Catalonia has drawn sharp criticism from Spain's Jewish community, who say it echoes antisemitic practices from Europe's darkest chapters. The project, called "Barcelonaz," appeared this week on…...
35 countries confirmed to take part in 2026 Eurovision despite boycotts
3+ week, 1+ day ago (810+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 801 Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel The European Broadcasting Union confirmed on Monday that 35 countries will take part in the Eurovision next year, the 70th anniversary of the song contest, after…...
Iceland joins countries quitting Eurovision in protest of Israel’s inclusion
3+ week, 6+ day ago (776+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 796 Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel Iceland announced on Wednesday that it will pull out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest, following through on its threat to boycott the competition…...
Anti-Israel boycotts might hurt Eurovision budget but not the show, Austrian host says
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (565+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 791 Four countries" boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel"s participation could reduce the budget for next year"s edition in Vienna, but the show will be no worse for it, Austrian host broadcaster ORF…...
The next threat to Israel at Eurovision is coming from inside the house
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (755+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 791 Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel You might think the Kan public broadcaster would breathe a sigh of relief with the news that Israel won't be barred from next year's…...
Dana International says Israel paying price for ‘neverending war’ amid Eurovision drama
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (653+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 791 Eurovision winner Dana International spoke out Thursday against the withdrawal of four European countries from the song contest over Israel's continued participation, but in a Hebrew language message, blamed the government for harming Israel's global reputation....