Awards go to founder of homeless shelter, pioneers of groundbreaking non-invasive cancer treatments, a singer, a theater actor and a linguist

Computer science professor Oded Goldreich, opposed by right-wing lawmakers for his stance against West Bank university, says he will donate to Breaking the Silence, other groups

Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton skips ceremony due to professor's alleged support of anti-Israel boycotts; Goldreich says 'oppression' of Palestinians 'darkens my life'

Mathematician Prof. Oded Goldreich to receive honor after Yifat Shasha-Biton loses battle to keep medal from him over alleged support of academic boycott

Judges accept appeal against Education Minister Shasha-Biton's decision to withhold 2021 award from Oded Goldreich over his supposed backing of academic boycott

Politicians blast decision, citing comments made by director describing Likud voters as 'herd of straw- and cud-chewing cattle'

Technion professor recognized for helping to develop non-invasive treatment that fights various types of cancers using electric pulses

Mandelblit says in opinion to High Court that Oded Goldreich should receive award despite education minister's decision to deny him over alleged boycott support

Ending months-long saga, Shasha-Biton says Oded Goldreich isn't suitable for prestigious award; condemnations come in from left-wing coalition members

Oded Goldreich's lawyers welcome ruling but say decision should not be made by Gallant's successor Shasha-Biton, nor any other politician