Barcelona-based rap group that prides itself on social activism writes 'Israel doesn't exist,' draws a penis on an Israeli flag at campsite after performing at the Sziget Festival

At opening of documenta fifteen, Steinmeier says 'recognizing Israel is the basis and condition for debate here,' says 'there are limits' to what artists can do on political issues

Quoting Aussie rocker Nick Cave, open letter states that 'cultural boycott of Israel is cowardly and shameful'; 30 acts withdraw over Israel sponsoring one of the shows

Responding to boycott calls by pro-Palestinian activists, performers accuse organizers of partnering with 'apartheid' state, failing to provide 'cultural safety' for Palestinians

Organization that chooses country's entrant says Sofia Arapogianni is its pick, not Rafaela Plastira who said she wouldn't attend Eilat contest over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

US and British authors, including Rachel Kushner, Francisco Goldman and Eileen Myles, sign letter likening campaign for Palestinian rights to battle against apartheid

Modan Publishing House says it won't participate in a cultural boycott of any kind; East Jerusalem sellers report interest in Irish author surging after her criticism of Israel

Report says government seeking to identify, cajole countries that could potentially push to sideline it from programs like EU's Horizon 2020

Over 130 figures from the film world sign pledge, organized by divestment movement, to not attend TLVFest event - report