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        <title>Israeli-American Ynon Kreiz, a cost-cutter, tapped as co-CEO of Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-american-ynon-kreiz-a-cost-cutter-tapped-as-co-ceo-of-paramount-warner-bros-discovery/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kreiz, who lived in Israel until his mid-20s, expected to bring fiscal discipline to media giant; is known for launching the blockbuster 'Barbie' movie<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/10/AP26273751921314-1024x640.jpg" title="Israeli-American Ynon Kreiz, a cost-cutter, tapped as co-CEO of Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Netherlands ends Eurovision boycott over Israel, announcing return to 2027 contest</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/netherlands-ends-eurovision-boycott-over-israel-announcing-return-to-2027-contest/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NPO broadcaster says it will take part despite 'mixed feelings'; Belgium also says it will participate next year, noting that is 'not an endorsement of what is happening in Gaza'<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/AP26117725184171-1024x640.jpg" title="Netherlands ends Eurovision boycott over Israel, announcing return to 2027 contest" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Ireland says it will again boycott Eurovision in 2027 over Israel&#8217;s participation</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/ireland-says-it-will-again-boycott-eurovision-in-2027-over-israels-participation/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[anti-Israel sentiment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Broadcaster RTÉ cites 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives' in Gaza; unclear whether Spain, Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia will also repeat boycott of contest in Bulgaria in May<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/09/AFP__20260519__B3DB39E__v1__HighRes__BulgariaEntertainmentMusicEsc-e1789652225168-1024x640.jpg" title="Ireland says it will again boycott Eurovision in 2027 over Israel&#8217;s participation" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Dutch broadcaster to continue Eurovision boycott over Israel, but Netherlands could still return</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/dutch-broadcaster-to-continue-eurovision-boycott-over-israel-but-netherlands-could-still-return/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AVROTROS says it will sit out 2027 contest since event no longer 'considered neutral'; decision now returns to umbrella broadcaster NPO, which has yet to make a final ruling<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/AP26136840054172-1024x640.jpg" title="Dutch broadcaster to continue Eurovision boycott over Israel, but Netherlands could still return" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Eurovision unveils Burgas as 2027 host, with dates that clash with Israel&#8217;s Memorial Day</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-unveils-burgas-as-2027-host-with-dates-that-clash-with-israels-memorial-day/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Israel expected to ask to perform in second semifinal at next year's competition in Bulgaria, in order to avoid overlap with the day of remembrance<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/08/AFP__20260519__B3DB2T4__v1__HighRes__BulgariaEntertainmentMusicEsc-e1786678449178-1024x640.jpg" title="Eurovision unveils Burgas as 2027 host, with dates that clash with Israel&#8217;s Memorial Day" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Eyeing Israel’s near-wins, Eurovision to bar conflict-hit countries from hosting contest</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyeing-israels-near-wins-eurovision-to-bar-conflict-hit-countries-from-hosting-contest/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:18:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Noam Bettan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contest winner usually hosts the next year, but new rules appear aimed at Israel, which came in 2nd this year and last; EBU can still allow winning nation to host if safety assured<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2019/05/Untitled-24-1-1024x640.jpg" title="Eyeing Israel’s near-wins, Eurovision to bar conflict-hit countries from hosting contest" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>&#8216;Tell Me Everything&#8217; tops Ophir Awards nominations with highest-ever 16 nods</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/tell-me-everything-tops-ophir-awards-nominations-with-highest-ever-16-nods/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Also competing in best picture category - which determines Israel's submission to Oscars -- is Avi Nesher's 'Our Loves' about the intertwining stories of characters on October 7<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/08/AFP__20260126__2258211638__v1__HighRes__2026SundanceFilmFestivalTellMeEverythingPrem-1024x640.jpg" title="&#8216;Tell Me Everything&#8217; tops Ophir Awards nominations with highest-ever 16 nods" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Eurovision chief rules out another vote on Israel: &#8216;Membership spoke conclusively&#8217;</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-chief-rules-out-another-vote-on-israel-membership-spoke-conclusively/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Martin Green dismisses concerns about contest facing financial difficulties after anti-Israel boycott by 5 nations: 'We'll be around for many, many, many, many, many years to come'<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/AP26136690719770-e1789651856600-1024x640.jpg" title="Eurovision chief rules out another vote on Israel: &#8216;Membership spoke conclusively&#8217;" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Funny dynamic: German comedian finds Israelis have ‘the darkest sense of humor’</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/funny-dynamic-german-comedian-finds-israelis-have-the-darkest-sense-of-humor/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[About to play a string of sold out shows in Tel Aviv, with a US tour to follow, Mario Adrion has built a career riffing on his Jewish wife and joking about taboo topics, including in his special, 'My Struggle'<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/img-26860399-8b40-46f3-9ad2-93d6cb686c8d-e1779263809130-1024x640.jpg" title="Funny dynamic: German comedian finds Israelis have ‘the darkest sense of humor’" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Daily Briefing May 20: Drama at Knesset as coalition plows ahead with legislation</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-20-drama-at-knesset-as-coalition-plows-ahead-with-legislation/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bezalel Smotrich]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses judicial overhaul legislation, while reporter Amy Spiro reflects on Noam Bettan's second place at the Eurovision Song Contest<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/DB-mockup-V3-26-e1779267912476-1024x640.jpg" title="Daily Briefing May 20: Drama at Knesset as coalition plows ahead with legislation" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Defying predictions, Eurovision juries gave Israel a boost amid voting reforms</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/defying-predictions-eurovision-juries-gave-israel-a-boost-amid-voting-reforms/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Noam Bettan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For 1st time, Israel didn't win 'rest of the world' vote and it received fewer top rankings from nations' voters than last year, but picked up jury points from 22 of 34 countries<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/AP26136826350367-e1779000908752-1024x640.jpg" title="Defying predictions, Eurovision juries gave Israel a boost amid voting reforms" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Israel&#8217;s Noam Bettan finishes second at Eurovision as Bulgaria takes the win</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-noam-bettan-finishes-second-at-eurovision-as-bulgaria-takes-the-win/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA['Michelle' propels Israel to third in the popular vote and its 2nd year in a row as the runner-up, as singer says he 'tried to stay focused, I sang with joy, with a smile on my face'<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/AP26136705393898-1024x640.jpg" title="Israel&#8217;s Noam Bettan finishes second at Eurovision as Bulgaria takes the win" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Despite anti-Israel chants in arena, Israel&#8217;s Noam Bettan advances to Eurovision final</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-anti-israel-chants-in-arena-israels-noam-bettan-advances-to-eurovision-final/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Singer says boos were quickly drowned out by support and that he felt he was 'just singing to Israel'; 4 activists removed from event hall by security after interruptions<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/AP26132776708624-1024x640.jpg" title="Despite anti-Israel chants in arena, Israel&#8217;s Noam Bettan advances to Eurovision final" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Boycotts, beats and bling: Eurovision&#8217;s 70th edition kicks off in Vienna</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/boycotts-beats-and-bling-eurovisions-70th-edition-kicks-off-in-vienna/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the focus once again on Israel, singers from 35 nations will compete for the top prize in the colorful contest, amid heavy security, expected protests and backstage tension<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/260506_Alma-Bengtsson_EBU_09137-e1778413732955-1024x640.jpg" title="Boycotts, beats and bling: Eurovision&#8217;s 70th edition kicks off in Vienna" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Israel warned by EBU over ad campaign calling to support Noam Bettan at Eurovision</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-warned-by-ebu-over-ad-campaign-calling-to-support-noam-bettan-at-eurovision/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eurovision director Martin Green says Kan broadcaster was asked to 'immediately stop any distribution of the videos' and it did so; Kan simply says it's following contest rules<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/260506_Alma-Bengtsson_EBU_09251-e1778396170551-1024x640.jpg" title="Israel warned by EBU over ad campaign calling to support Noam Bettan at Eurovision" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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