Mandelblit says Oded Goldreich's actions didn't 'meet the high standard necessary' for disqualification, while adding boycott calls can be a factor in granting awards

Yifat Shasha-Biton said planning to tell attorney general, High Court that she won't reverse her predecessor's decision to deny award to Oded Goldreich

Yoav Gallant charges that the academic achievements of Oded Goldreich -- who denies backing BDS -- are 'offset by his intensive activity to boycott Israeli research institutions'

Education minister has sparked outcry by blocking one scientist from the event, claiming he backs Israel boycott

After receiving prize from Education Minister Gallant, theater director Michal Bat-Adam says she's 'very sad' he barred mathematician Oded Goldreich from award over political views

7 of 9 heads of Israel's research universities denounce decision to keep country's highest honor from Oded Goldreich over his political views

5 of 8 candidates denounce decision by education minister to withhold country's highest honor from math scholar over his political views

After education minister blocks giving award to candidate accused of supporting BDS movement, leaders in higher education say move 'severely harms free speech and free thought'

Ruling means Oded Goldreich, who has been accused of supporting boycotts of Israel, will not receive the award at next week's ceremony

Members object to Education Minister Gallant's efforts to prevent award from going to Oded Goldreich over his alleged BDS support