Israel’s music industry marked a year of art in wartime ... having composed many of Israel’s best-loved songs. Mizrahi songwriter Yossi Gispan was also awarded a lifetime achievement award ...

Israel's public broadcaster has apologised to listeners after music by Richard Wagner was played on the radio. The 19th-Century German composer remains controversial in the country because of his ...

Now I understand people need music in times like this, and the best way to give hope is through ... Furthermore, to represent my country Israel and Jewish people around the world makes me happy.” ...

The Eurovision winner also talks about this year's protests over Israel's involvement in the ... “I believe that music and art, especially in dark times, is important to any free world.