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Some 50 of Israel's leading floral designers worked day and night for weeks, to create massive displays for the "Journey Between Worlds - FLOWERS" exhibition at Expo Tel Aviv. Three million flowers are arranged into Water World, Galaxy World, Jungle World, Fairytale World, and Amusement World.

Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat won the European floor exercise championship Friday, securing his third continental title and adding another gold medal to a career that includes Olympic and world championships. He previously won European floor exercise titles in 2020 and 2022.

The Sacramento Kings have selected Houston guard Emanuel Sharp with the 45th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Born in Tel Aviv, Sharp holds rare triple citizenship across Israel, the United States, and Canada.

Israeli Dr. Tom Shlesinger’s image of a giant Atlantic goliath grouper surrounded by tiny fish has been chosen as one of the world’s 20 most iconic photographs. It was chosen from tens of thousands of entries submitted over two decades of the prestigious competition. IMHO, it’s a beauty!

Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts performed a series of 108 sun salutations at the Tel Aviv port on Sunday to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga. They were invited by the Indian embassy in Israel, which has been hosting the annual June 21 yoga event since 2014

Two intact Roman-era marble busts dating back roughly 1,700 years have been uncovered inside a Roman-Byzantine winepress pit near the Israeli coastal town of Binyamina. They were found during an archaeological excavation before starting construction work for a railway project.

Asking $210 million, Bat Sheba’s Palace in Caesarea is Israel’s most expensive and luxurious property. In the style of Versailles but with modern technology it has more floor area than the White House. It was completed in 2015 by Italian craftsmen in Baroque and Rococo styles. King Herod would love it.

Israel’s men’s marathon squad won team gold at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, UK, with a time of 6:28:37. Israel’s Gashau Ayale won the individual bronze. Teammates Tadesse Getahon and Haimro Alame finished fifth and eighth respectively.

Two IDF soldiers, who both lost their legs during the war, faced off in an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) competition held in Israel. It showcased the incredible strength that the Jewish people and Israel possess.

The fifth season of the award-winning Israeli action series “Fauda” premiered on May 18 in Israel on Yes TV and will be available for streaming globally on Netflix on Sept. 8. Co-creator and lead actor Lior Raz announced the date on social media.