Israel Prize

Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor

Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.

US President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
From right to left, Irit Oren Gunders and Zuri Dabush.

Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder

US President Donald Trump gestures while boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 20, 2026.

Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day

Prof. Ofer Merin, IFCJ President Yael Eckstein, and Prof. Jonathan HaLevy.

Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance


Israel Prize laureate Haim Gouri dies at 94

Surrounded by his family, Gouri died at his home in Jerusalem in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning.

Israeli poet Haim Gouri

Dead Sea Scrolls expert to receive Israel Prize in Jewish studies

“I am pleased and moved by the decision to award me the prize, which represents the state’s recognition of scientific and research achievements,” Prof. Elisha Qimron said of the honor.

Prof. (Emer.) Elisha Qimron

‘Settlement Prize’ to be awarded 1st time in history of Israel Prize

A category has been added to the Israel Prize awarded annually on Independence Day.

AGNES KELETI receives the Israel Prize from Education Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem

Creating a better generation

EMET Prize winners committed to achieving excellence.

THE EMET PRIZE was envisioned as being the Israeli equivalent of the Nobel and, in fact, most Israeli Nobel winners first received the Emet

David Grossman wins Man Booker Prize

Israeli author beats out Amos Oz, 4 others for prestigious literary award.

Novelist David Grossman

A day defined by unity

Hundreds of thousands of students from around the world participated.

The Jerusalem Unity Prize

Weizmann professor to receive Israel Prize for groundbreaking cancer research

The Israel Prize is largely regarded as the state’s highest honor.

Weizmann Institute of Science

'The Israeli Nobel' opens 2017 nominations

The EMET Prize is given "for excellence in academic and professional achievements that have far-reaching influence and make a significant contribution to society."

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates 2016 EMET Prize laureates in Jerusalem last month.

Wholewheat bread in their hospital - Dr. Bishara Bisharat and Samar Tamawi should receive the Israel Prize

The Jerusalem Post

Following Maimonides

In the Middle East and across the globe, we have begun to leave the Stone Age and enter into the Age of Wisdom.

Solar power