Tag: Israel
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Israel Addresses Venice Biennale Jury’s ‘Boycott’ of Pavilion: ‘A Contamination of the Art World’
Israel has responded to a statement released by the Venice Biennale jury, in which its five curators said last week that they would not consider any pavilions by countries who are charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. Calling that move a “boycott,” Israel’s foreign ministry denounced the jury in a statement read more
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With New Bill, Israel Moves to Expand Control Over Ancient West Bank Sites
Israel has unveiled a bill to oversee West Bank antiquities, drawing condemnation as a violation of international law and a further escalation of its annexation of Palestinian territory. The bill was approved for a first reading by the Israeli Knesset’s Ministerial Committee on Legislation on February 8. It would give Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu “sweeping read more
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Yasha Grobman Appointed Director of the Israel Museum
Yasha Grobmanhas been appointed director general of theIsrael Museumin Jerusalem, according toHaaretz, ending a prolonged leadership crisis at one of Israel’s most prominent cultural institutions. Grobman will succeedSuzanne Landau, who stepped down in early January after serving as interim director since September 2023. The appointment follows what the museum described as a lengthy and discreet read more
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