The New York Times – Travel:
Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was “actively working on plans” to help them do so.
Category: Israel
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Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines’ profits.
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‘Holding Liat’ Review: Hostage Situation
The New York Times – Film:
This unpredictable documentary follows a man and his family as they wait for news of his daughter and her husband, who were kidnapped in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
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Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam
The New York Times – Music:
A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
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Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
The New York Times – Music:
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
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Eurovision Tightens Voting Rules to Tamp Down on Government Influence
The New York Times – Music:
In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.
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‘Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989’ Review
The New York Times – Film:
Goran Hugo Olsson’s archival documentary “Israel Palestine on Swedish Television 1958-1989” excerpts three decades of public programs.
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Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel
The New York Times – Music:
The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.
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Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win
The New York Times – Film:
A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”