Rock musician says he was chatting with fans when officer 'came out of nowhere' and shoved him, which led him to push the cop back; police release him without pressing charges

The performance had been planned to take place in Rishon Lezion, but authorities say safety considerations led them to scrap the event

With Gaza barrages ongoing and first Israeli casualty earlier in the day, crowds stream to Aviv Geffen show; video appears to show Iron Dome intercept rockets in the distance

Mourners honor late musician with songs he wrote; daughter Shira Geffen recalls helping father with book of songs before his death, feared his passing upon completing work

The writer, nephew of Moshe Dayan and father to singer Aviv Gefen as well as artists Shira and Natasha, battled inner demons to express himself

US reporter Luke Tress looks at Holocaust art education in NY and opioid crisis; Jessica Steinberg discusses Aviv Geffen's abrupt political shift and rebates for film/TV producers

Once known as a voice of the political left linked to Rabin's legacy, singer reveals political shift with recent performances, for which he thanks right-wing minister Ayelet Shaked

67 culture figures decry Beersheba theater for scrapping play that showcases stories gathered by left-wing group Breaking the Silence; culture minister resists calls to intervene

Jerusalem movie theater sees sparse turnout for socially distanced screenings, but Green Pass holders and others flock to concerts and museums as events come roaring back

Many countries are now weighing their own certification systems, while grappling with moral questions over the prospect of dividing the world along lines of vaccine access