Israel Prize ceremony concludes 78th Independence Day with historic firsts
As 14 Israelis are honoured with the Jewish state’s top award, U.S. President Donald Trump becomes the first noncitizen laureate.
High Court rules BDS-supporting Professor can get Israel Prize
August 13, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Professor Oded Goldreich, of the Weizmann Institute of Science and who voiced support for boycotts against Israeli institutions, can receive the Israel Prize, the High Court of Justice ruled. Read more
Israeli professor loses Israel Prize over support for BDS
April 9, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Professor Oded Goldreich, of the Weizmann Institute of Science, who was set to receive the Israel Prize in mathematics and computer science next week on Israel’s Independence Day, will not receive the prize this year. Read more
