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Author of controversial poem at Yad Vashem exhibition apologizes

Poem drew criticism after being interpreted as likening Israel to Nazis. Author asks forgiveness: 'I did not intend that interpretation.'

Author of controversial poem at Yad Vashem exhibition apologizes

Gouri, Israeli poet-warrior and national icon, dies at 94

Israeli poet, author, and retired IDF officer Haim Gouri dies at 94.

Gouri, Israeli poet-warrior and national icon, dies at 94

'Poetry Beyond Borders' Bridges the Political, Religious Divide

English literature finds life in Tel Aviv as language-lovers put their ideological differences aside in a rare moment of unity.

'Poetry Beyond Borders' Bridges the Political, Religious Divide

Jerusalem Concert Resurrects the Spirit of the Hebrew Revolution

Unique concert brings to life the songs and poetry of Jewish revolutionary and founder of the Lehi underground movement, Avraham Stern.

Jerusalem Concert Resurrects the Spirit of the Hebrew Revolution

Danish-Palestinian Poet and Critic of Islam Assaulted

Yahya Hassan, 18, suffers head injury after being attacked from behind. Poet critical of Muslims has received numerous death threats.

Danish-Palestinian Poet and Critic of Islam Assaulted

Bennett: Put Sephardi Heritage on Israel’s Bills

Bennett wants Israeli currency to showcase Sephardi heritage, too.

Bennett: Put Sephardi Heritage on Israel’s Bills

Poet Gunter Grass Banned from Entering Israel

Interior Minister Eli Yishai has declared the German poet Gunter Grass "persona non grata and banned him from entering Israel.

Poet Gunter Grass Banned from Entering Israel