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The first-ever Bollywood delegation is visiting Israel to explore joint ventures and scout location sites. The delegation includes the heads of some of India’s largest film and television companies.

The Israeli film industry is in the ascendancy with Israeli films winning top prizes at both the Czech and Detroit International Film festivals.

This home movie of the UK star’s recent Wembley concert is suddenly given a boost when he parades the flag brought in by some young Israeli supporters.

3,520 Gaza children entered the Guinness Book of Records by playing with 176 multi-coloured parachutes, more than double the previous (2006 UK) world record. Is Gaza really a prison camp?

International ‘Houses From Within’ weekend allowed tourists and residents to visit some unique properties in Israel’s architectural heritage centre.

Israel’s Itamar Zorman shared top prize in the International Tchaikovsky competition in Russia. The judges probably were possibly confused, as Itamar sounds just like he is playing two instruments.

Four top New Orleans chefs have been touring Israel, serving up classic dishes from the USA’s famous Southern state city.

Student director Tal Shamir won the ‘alternative film’ category for the movie trailer ‘The Vermeers’ which let the viewers experience Vermeer’s paintings through digital media.

Over a million people will enjoy a two-week summer party on the Croatian island of Pag organised by the Israeli Embassy. It will feature a fashion show, bands, art exhibits and Israeli food.

Former Duke Blue Devils basketball champion Jon Scheyer has signed a two year deal to play for Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv.