The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/pulitzer-prize/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Pulitzer Prize | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/pulitzer-prize/ 32 32 Palestinian photographer who captured ‘devastation and starvation in Gaza’ wins Pulitzer https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-photographer-who-captured-devastation-and-starvation-in-gaza-wins-pulitzer/ Tue, 05 May 2026 20:35:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817121 Prize committee praises Saher Alghorra's 'haunting, sensitive' work; his front-page NYT photo of emaciated child who had preexisting medical issue sparked scrutiny of famine claims

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]]> Ex-hostage Damari decries Pulitzer given to Gazan writer who legitimized their abduction https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-hostage-decries-pulitzer-given-to-gazan-writer-who-legitimized-abduction/ Thu, 08 May 2025 11:13:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544334 Emily Damari lashes out at prize committee for bestowing honor on Mosab Abu Toha, who called captives 'killers' and cast doubt on Bibas children's murder in social media rants

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]]> Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer for Gaza war essays https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-poet-mosab-abu-toha-wins-pulitzer-for-gaza-war-essays/ Tue, 06 May 2025 05:41:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3542571 Board says award is for New Yorker pieces on 'physical and emotional carnage in Gaza that combine deep reporting with the intimacy of memoir to convey the Palestinian experience'

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]]> New York Times, Reuters, author Thrall win Pulitzers for controversial Israel reporting https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-york-times-reuters-nathan-thrall-win-pulitzers-for-controversial-israel-reporting/ Mon, 06 May 2024 22:17:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3283975 NYT wins for series of pieces on October 7 and Israel's response, Reuters for Oct. 7 photography; Pulitzer Board issues citation for journalists, writers covering Israel-Hamas war

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]]> Ironies pile up as author of satirical ‘The Netanyahus’ talks Pulitzer win https://www.timesofisrael.com/ironies-pile-up-as-author-of-satirical-the-netanyahus-talks-pulitzer-win/ Wed, 18 May 2022 04:42:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2763778 Listen to newly minted award-winning author Joshua Cohen speak about using art to 'obliterate political divides' in a bonus Times Will Tell podcast

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]]> In Jerusalem, author of prize-winning ‘Netanyahus’ says Trump real target of novel https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jerusalem-author-of-prize-winning-netanyahus-says-trump-real-target-of-novel/ Wed, 11 May 2022 03:56:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2760266 Joshua Cohen wanted to illuminate life under rulers forged in 'reality show' families, using story about ex-PM's father to 'say certain things about liberalism'

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]]> Joshua Cohen’s satirical novel ‘The Netanyahus’ wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction https://www.timesofisrael.com/joshua-cohens-satirical-novel-the-netanyahus-wins-pulitzer-prize-for-fiction/ Tue, 10 May 2022 02:49:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2759474 Committee hails 'a mordant, linguistically deft historical novel about the ambiguities of the Jewish-American experience'; Miami Herald wins news award for Surfside coverage

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]]> American-Jewish poet Richard Howard, a Pulitzer Prize winner, dies at 92 https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-american-poet-richard-howard-a-pulitzer-prize-winner-dies-at-92/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:32:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2737884 Along with his poetry, Howard was acclaimed for his translations of French literature, including a version of Baudelaire’s “Les Fleurs du Mal' that won a National Book Award

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]]> Tony Horwitz, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, dies at 60 https://www.timesofisrael.com/tony-horwitz-pulitzer-prize-winning-journalist-and-author-dies-at-60/ Wed, 29 May 2019 03:17:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2084897 Author of 'Confederates in the Attic' was on a publicity tour for his latest book when he collapsed

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]]> Pittsburgh paper awarded Pulitzer for synagogue massacre coverage https://www.timesofisrael.com/pittsburgh-paper-awarded-pulitzer-for-synagogue-massacre-coverage/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:32:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2058168 Post-Gazette wins coveted journalism prize for 'immersive, compassionate coverage' that captured anguish and resilience of community thrust into grief

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]]> Documentary on Joseph Pulitzer recalls another era of president vs. the press https://www.timesofisrael.com/documentary-on-joseph-pulitzer-recalls-another-era-of-president-vs-the-press/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:56:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2026761 The Jewish immigrant campaigned against 'all frauds and shams,' owned America's top paper, and founded journalism's most prestigious prize. He is now subject of a film out March 1

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]]> Jonathan Gold, Pulitzer-winning restaurant critic, dies at 57 https://www.timesofisrael.com/jonathan-gold-pulitzer-winning-restaurant-critic-dies-at-57/ Sun, 22 Jul 2018 14:09:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1893999 Food reviewer was known for his columns on 'hole-in-the-wall joints, street food, mom-and-pop shops and ethnic restaurants' in Los Angeles

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]]> Weinstein stories that sparked #MeToo win Pulitzer Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/weinstein-stories-that-sparked-metoo-win-pulitzer-prize/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:23:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1831468 Award's administrator says reports by NYT and New Yorker were 'explosive, impactful journalism that exposed wealthy and powerful sexual predators'

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]]> 4 things to know about new NY Times columnist Bret Stephens https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-things-to-know-about-the-new-jewish-ny-times-columnist/ Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:53:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1603195 He was the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post at 28, won a Pulitzer, and is a fierce critic of both Trump and Obama

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]]> 11 years after stormy battle, lens captures milder Amona evacuation https://www.timesofisrael.com/11-years-after-stormy-battle-lens-captures-milder-amona-evacuation/ Thu, 02 Feb 2017 06:39:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1553388 Photographer behind Pulitzer-winning photo of protests at outpost in 2006 says Wednesday's operation was marked by calmer tone from protesters and police

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