The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jessica-steinberg/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:29:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jessica Steinberg | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jessica-steinberg/ 32 32 Daily Briefing Sept. 17: Foreign Ministry tells diplomats to dial down attacks on ‘NAZA’ film https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-17-foreign-ministry-tells-diplomats-to-dial-down-attacks-on-naza-film/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:50:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3898632&preview=true&preview_id=3898632 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses diplomatic efforts regarding the incendiary documentary, a Lebanese-Israeli meeting, the US and the Houthis, JD Vance on Israel, and Board of Peace construction plans

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 14 – IDF rejects film’s claim Israel killed Gazans with AI-assisted targeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-14-idf-rejects-films-claim-israel-killed-gazans-with-ai-assisted-targeting/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:20:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3896637&preview=true&preview_id=3896637 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses controversy over 'NAZA' documentary, Hamas commanders killed in Gaza, West Bank unrest and how the IDF blew up a Hezbollah complex

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]]> New Jerusalem basketball team pays homage to group of six hostages slain by Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-jerusalem-basketball-team-pays-homage-to-group-of-six-hostages-slain-by-hamas/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:54:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3890052 Semi-professional Hapoel HaShisha, 'The Six,' honors Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Ori Danino, Alex Lubanov, Eden Yerushalmi and Almog Sarusi, who were killed in a Gaza tunnel in August 2024

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]]> Tarantino laughs loudly at the movies, including his own, some Israelis say https://www.timesofisrael.com/tarantino-laughs-loudly-at-the-movies-including-his-own-some-israelis-say/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:49:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3895246 The 'Kill Bill' director, who is married to an Israeli and lives in Tel Aviv some of the year, reportedly annoys moviegoers at local theaters by laughing at inappropriate moments

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 10: Board of Peace says PM cooperated on Gaza — until he entered campaign mode https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-10-board-of-peace-says-pm-cooperated-on-gaza-until-he-entered-campaign-mode/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:59:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3894726&preview=true&preview_id=3894726 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses BoP conversations at the MEAD conference, Trump's messaging on UK sanctions, and PA concerns about a visa for Abbas to head to NY

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]]> Coming-of-age tale ‘Tell Me Everything’ wins best film as it dominates Ophir Awards https://www.timesofisrael.com/coming-of-age-tale-tell-me-everything-wins-best-film-as-it-dominates-ophir-awards/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:41:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3894556 'Where To?' finishes as second big winner of the night with awards for best actor, best supporting actor; Yevgenia Dodina named best actress for role in 'Mama' after seven previous nominations

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]]> ‘Fauda’ composer channels October 7 trauma into new season’s searing soundtrack https://www.timesofisrael.com/fauda-composer-channels-october-7-trauma-into-new-seasons-searing-soundtrack/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:24:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889382 All eight episodes premiere worldwide on Netflix, with Gilad Benamram's new score, rewritten around Israel's complex emotional landscape following the Hamas onslaught

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 6: Netanyahu has burned bridges. How will that play out at the polls? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-6-netanyahu-has-burned-bridges-how-will-that-play-out-at-the-polls/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:54:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3891981&preview=true&preview_id=3891981 News editor Ben Sales discusses the US ambassador's reaction to violent settlers, pitfalls for the PM in Israel's upcoming election, and antisemitic similarities on the US political spectrum

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]]> In first, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa to open Jerusalem’s Oud Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-radioheads-jonny-greenwood-and-dudu-tassa-to-open-jerusalems-oud-festival/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:25:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3890747 English guitarist slammed by BDS returns to Israel to perform with longtime musical collaborator at annual event

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 3: Will sanctions succeed against Iran where military force hasn’t? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-3-will-sanctions-succeed-against-iran-where-military-force-hasnt/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:49:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3890608&preview=true&preview_id=3890608 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses evolving US policy on Iran and DC's stronger tone on West Bank settler violence, and updates us on Gaza policies, Palestinian banking and PA elections

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]]> Gal Gadot confirms she was cut from Wonder Woman franchise https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-confirms-she-was-cut-from-wonder-woman-franchise/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:30:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889240 Actress says she wasn't surprised by cold shoulder from DC Studios, is grateful she 'got to wear' the superhero's boots

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]]> Rapper Jimbo J and actor Shuli Rand duet in optimistic mashup https://www.timesofisrael.com/rapper-jimbo-j-and-actor-shuli-rand-duet-in-optimistic-mashup/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:23:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3888591 The two Israeli stars share lyrics about pain, conflict and the future from their individual hit songs, 'White Sail' and 'White Heart'

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug. 31: Splinter parties jockey for position as election deadline looms https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-31-splinter-parties-jockey-for-position-as-election-deadline-looms/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:39:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3888530&preview=true&preview_id=3888530 Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses 'third bloc' political parties ahead of September 8 deadline for forming slates, and the new ultra-Orthodox party, The Charedi Public

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]]> Jerusalem dance event struggles with boycott pressures, but moves ahead https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-dance-event-struggles-with-boycott-pressures-but-moves-ahead/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:43:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3888214 Jerusalem Solo International Dance Festival will celebrate five years, hosting 17 artists from 11 countries

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]]> Former hostage Emily Damari marries food influencer Danielle Amit in emotional ceremony https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-hostage-emily-damari-marries-food-influencer-danielle-amit-in-emotional-ceremony/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:40:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3887164 Damari, who had to hide her sexual orientation from Hamas captors, was smiling broadly as she lowered the veil on her now-wife's head

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