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Israel’s national anthem played at Dutch military cemetery as both nations honor fallen troops

The gesture coincided with the Dutch and Israeli memorial day but was meant to honor Jewish resistance fighters, a local rabbi said.

By Cnaan Liphshiz May 4, 2022 12:33 pm

Israel’s national anthem played in Abu Dhabi for first time at judo tournament

In 2017, five Israeli judokas won medals in Abu Dhabi, including a gold, but tournament organizers refused to play Israel’s national anthem; Israel and the United Arab Emirates do not have diplomatic relations.

October 28, 2018 5:36 pm

Israel’s first Arab Supreme Court justice said he does not sing the national anthem

"I cannot sing an anthem that includes the words 'Beats true a Jewish heart,'" said Salim Joubran, who retired several months ago.

January 31, 2018 12:05 pm

Hebrew University will not play Israel’s national anthem at graduation

May 18, 2017 10:42 am

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Belgian church bells chime Israeli anthem for President Rivlin

June 21, 2016 4:23 pm

Shas spiritual leader: ‘Hatikvah’ a ‘stupid song’

February 23, 2015 6:59 am

Hungarian soccer federation appealing fine for anti-Semitism of fans

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 10, 2013 11:15 am

Rallies across U.S. back Israel, groups send Israel solidarity missions

By Marcy Oster November 21, 2012 3:18 pm

Arab-Israeli justice stirs controversy by declining to sing ‘Hatikvah’

By Marcy Oster February 29, 2012 12:07 pm

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