Since 1948, the IDF has been central not only to security but also to Israel’s national imagination. In a country that conceives itself as an "imagined community", the image of the soldier as David - a young fighter against a giant - became a national symbol and teaching tool. This article shows how that figure has shifted with the fortunes of the Arab-Israeli conflict, culminating in a metamorphosis: from David to Goliath and, more recently, the paradox of "David versus Davi

Just like the US has the Academy Awards (the Oscars), Israel has the Ophir Awards, the highest recognition a filmmaker can get. Named...

Bourekas films are melodramatic comedies that highlight the everyday struggles and cultural tensions of Israeli society.

Eretz Nehederet is a popular Israeli satirical television show on the air since 2003. It is produced and broadcast as a TV news show, as...

Nir VeGali (meaning Nir and Gali) is a famous Israeli content creator who specializes in short animated movies with a humoristic tone....

Shahar Hason is one of Israel's most famous comedians. He became famous after being part of the TV show "Laugh about the job" ("Ts'hok...

Adir Miler is a famous comedian known for creating and appearing on the TV Show "Ramzor", highlighting the story of three friends in...