The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/international-convention-center/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:43:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png International Convention Center | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/international-convention-center/ 32 32 Right-wing groups force voting delays at World Zionist Congress amid sparring over resolutions https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-zionist-congress-delegates-spar-over-resolutions-delaying-votes/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:16:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2999974 Delegations move to slow passage of motions that criticize government's judicial overhaul, support LGBTQ Jews; votes to take place online next week

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]]> Iconic Jerusalem building saved from redevelopment plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/iconic-jerusalem-building-saved-from-redevelopment-plans/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:37:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2816746 International Convention Center at entrance to capital was slated for near destruction under the NIS 1.8 billion Jerusalem City Entrance Project; 'You don't touch a historic icon'

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]]> Religious singer Bracha Jaffe books Jerusalem hall for women only https://www.timesofisrael.com/religious-singer-bracha-jaffe-books-jerusalem-hall-for-women-only/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:38:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2701247 New York nurse by day, singer by night, this Orthodox performer only belts it out for the ladies

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]]> A triumphant coda to Philadelphia Orchestra’s much-debated visit to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-triumphant-coda-to-philadelphia-orchestras-much-debated-visit-to-israel/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 01:48:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1865509 The trip, marked by a scattering of BDS protests, ends on a high note in Jerusalem with standing ovations at the final performance

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]]> Netanyahu heckled at Bible quiz over arms sales to rights abusers https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-heckled-at-bible-quiz-over-arms-sales-to-rights-abusers/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:05:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1754431 Protesters slam military assistance to murderous regimes, including Myanmar, interrupting Jerusalem event

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]]> Nine outstanding Israelis awarded Israel Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/nine-outstanding-israelis-awarded-israel-prize/ Tue, 02 May 2017 23:00:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1611423 Among recipients are father of lone soldiers, the man behind the renovated City of David and a former Olympic athlete

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]]> Liberman confirmation pushed off over Bennett ultimatum https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-confirmation-pushed-off-over-bennett-ultimatum/ Sun, 29 May 2016 17:48:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1400609 Jewish Home leader threatening to topple Netanyahu government if his demands for security cabinet reform aren't met

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]]> Thousands from Israel, overseas at wedding of terror victim’s daughter https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-from-around-israel-overseas-attend-wedding-of-terror-victims-daughter/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 22:44:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1292066 Some fly in following open public invite from bride Sarah Techiya Litman and groom Ariel Biegel; marriage held two weeks after Litman's father and brother were murdered

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]]> Mock trial in Israel to debate who pays when asteroid hits https://www.timesofisrael.com/mock-trial-in-israel-to-debate-who-pays-when-asteroid-hits/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:59:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1237950 International Court of Justice judges to attend event in Jerusalem focusing on legal aspects of a simulated space disaster

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]]> Work begins on final tunnel for Jerusalem-Tel Aviv link https://www.timesofisrael.com/work-begins-on-final-tunnel-for-jerusalem-tel-aviv-link/ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 14:47:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1073921&preview_id=1073921 $1.9-billion project to begin operations at end of 2017 and carry passengers between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in 28 minutes

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]]> US official downplays al-Qaeda plot in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-official-downplays-al-qaeda-plot-in-israel/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 02:27:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=843008&preview_id=843008 Report cites unnamed official who describes as 'aspirational' uncovered plans to attack the US Embassy, convention center

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]]> Jerusalem to Tel Aviv in 28 minutes https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-to-tel-aviv-in-28-minutes/ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:39:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=570364 Plans for high-speed train station in the capital revealed, 'HaUma' terminal will also serve as nuclear shelter

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]]> 5th Presidential Conference to open in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/5th-presidential-conference-to-open-in-jerusalem/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:32:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=545298 Tony Blair, Barbra Streisand, Bill Clinton and Mikhail Gorbachev among key guests

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]]> Full text of Obama’s speech in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-obamas-speech-in-jerusalem/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:42:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=426638 President affirms Israel's historical ties to land, pledges 'you are not alone'; lambasts treatment of Palestinians

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]]> Obama forgoes Knesset address https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-forgoes-knesset-address/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:04:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=402610 US president said to prefer a 'politically neutral' venue for his scheduled speech

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