Controversial Israeli film about attorney representing terrorists wins Emmy
"Advocate" follows human-rights lawyer Lea Tsemel in her quest to defend Palestinian security prisoners, including terrorists indicted for the gruesome murder of Jews.
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Arab Israeli actor Salim Dau cast in Netflix's 'The Crown'
Dau, a veteran of international productions, is slated to play Egyptian-born Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed, the father of Princess Diana’s partner Dodi.
Israeli singer gets Times Square honor in 'insanely unbelievable' Spotify gesture
The 37-year-old Ninet Tayeb, who is currently based in Los Angeles, is one of the rotating faces on the billboards as part of the streaming giant's EQUAL program.
Israeli spy drama 'Tehran' nominated for Emmy Award
The acclaimed thriller has been nominated in the best drama series category.
Haredi, American, Muslim filmmakers bring coexistence to Israeli cinema
Three directors of various backgrounds share with Israel Hayom stories about their upbringing and struggles with religion as well as love for filmmaking and collaboration to broaden people’s perspectives through cinematography.
Netflix renews 'My Unorthodox Life' for 2nd season
The hit reality show follows Julia Haart, who left the Haredi community she grew up in New York to become CEO of the Elite World Group agency.
Doctor-turned-author wins multiple awards with debut novel
"First Among Nations" tells the story of an ultra-Orthodox Jew, a secular Jew raised on a kibbutz, and an Arab Israeli who, despite cultural and religious differences, find common ground as soccer players on the Israel National Team.
HBO Max, Arte pick up Israeli police corruption drama 'Manayek'
The critically acclaimed show tells the story of a veteran Police Internal Affairs investigator who finds himself investigating his best friend– a high-ranking police officer accused of operating a criminal network within the force.
Was Netflix's 'Hit & Run' inspired by true events?
Actor Lior Raz opens up on his new show shot in Brooklyn, remembering 9/11 and being called sexy. "It’s funny,” he says. “I’m just a bald, ordinary guy. If I’m sexy, then everybody is sexy.”
Hold up: 'Money Heist' actors in hot water for supporting Israel?
Anti-Israel fans of the show are calling for its boycott after two actors from the hit series interviewed with the Israeli press and complimented the Jewish state.